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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.52, 36,317.10 and 14,381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.52, 36,317.10 and 14,381.27 is: 19,845.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.52 : 36,317.10 = 14,381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.52/36,317.10 = 14,381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.52x = 36,317.10 × 14,381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.52x = 522,285,839.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,285,839.13/26,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.56

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