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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.71, 36,317.41 and 14,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.71, 36,317.41 and 14,381.20 is: 19,845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.71 : 36,317.41 = 14,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.71/36,317.41 = 14,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.71x = 36,317.41 × 14,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.71x = 522,287,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,287,822.74/26,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.49

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