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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.96, 36,318.88 and 14,381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.96, 36,318.88 and 14,381.48 is: 19,846.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.96 : 36,318.88 = 14,381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.96/36,318.88 = 14,381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.96x = 36,318.88 × 14,381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.96x = 522,319,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,319,246.34/26,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,846.49

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