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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.94, 36,317.22 and 14,381.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.94, 36,317.22 and 14,381.37 is: 19,845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.94 : 36,317.22 = 14,381.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.94/36,317.22 = 14,381.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.94x = 36,317.22 × 14,381.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.94x = 522,291,378.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,291,378.19/26,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.45

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