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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.29, 36,320.40 and 14,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.29, 36,320.40 and 14,382.44 is: 19,849.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.29 : 36,320.40 = 14,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.29/36,320.40 = 14,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.29x = 36,320.40 × 14,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.29x = 522,375,792.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,375,792.17/26,317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.15

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