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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,318.39, 36,319.89 and 14,382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,318.39, 36,319.89 and 14,382.46 is: 19,848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,318.39 : 36,319.89 = 14,382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,318.39/36,319.89 = 14,382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,318.39x = 36,319.89 × 14,382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,318.39x = 522,369,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,369,464.46/26,318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.08

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