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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.99, 36,319.72 and 14,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.99, 36,319.72 and 14,382.10 is: 19,847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.99 : 36,319.72 = 14,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.99/36,319.72 = 14,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.99x = 36,319.72 × 14,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.99x = 522,353,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,353,663.41/26,317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.78

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