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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,318.14, 36,319.93 and 14,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,318.14, 36,319.93 and 14,382.25 is: 19,847.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,318.14 : 36,319.93 = 14,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,318.14/36,319.93 = 14,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,318.14x = 36,319.93 × 14,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,318.14x = 522,362,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,362,186.49/26,318.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.99

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