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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,318.70, 36,319.20 and 14,382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,318.70, 36,319.20 and 14,382.11 is: 19,846.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,318.70 : 36,319.20 = 14,382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,318.70/36,319.20 = 14,382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,318.70x = 36,319.20 × 14,382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,318.70x = 522,346,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,346,547.92/26,318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,846.98

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