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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,318.64, 36,320.70 and 14,382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,318.64, 36,320.70 and 14,382.78 is: 19,848.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,318.64 : 36,320.70 = 14,382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,318.64/36,320.70 = 14,382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,318.64x = 36,320.70 × 14,382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,318.64x = 522,392,637.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,392,637.55/26,318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.77

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