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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.91, 36,318.65 and 14,381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.91, 36,318.65 and 14,381.33 is: 19,846.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.91 : 36,318.65 = 14,381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.91/36,318.65 = 14,381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.91x = 36,318.65 × 14,381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.91x = 522,310,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,310,237.30/26,317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,846.19

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