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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,318.49, 36,320.41 and 14,382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,318.49, 36,320.41 and 14,382.59 is: 19,848.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,318.49 : 36,320.41 = 14,382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,318.49/36,320.41 = 14,382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,318.49x = 36,320.41 × 14,382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,318.49x = 522,381,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,381,565.66/26,318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.46

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