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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,318.95, 36,319.33 and 14,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,318.95, 36,319.33 and 14,382.27 is: 19,847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,318.95 : 36,319.33 = 14,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,318.95/36,319.33 = 14,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,318.95x = 36,319.33 × 14,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,318.95x = 522,354,410.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,354,410.28/26,318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.08

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