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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,318.84, 36,319.72 and 14,832.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,318.84, 36,319.72 and 14,832.68 is: 20,468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,318.84 : 36,319.72 = 14,832.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,318.84/36,319.72 = 14,832.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,318.84x = 36,319.72 × 14,832.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,318.84x = 538,718,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,718,784.45/26,318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.94

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