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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,318.94, 36,319.52 and 14,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,318.94, 36,319.52 and 14,382.32 is: 19,847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,318.94 : 36,319.52 = 14,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,318.94/36,319.52 = 14,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,318.94x = 36,319.52 × 14,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,318.94x = 522,358,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,358,958.89/26,318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.26

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