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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,319.21, 36,320.99 and 14,383.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,319.21, 36,320.99 and 14,383.05 is: 19,848.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,319.21 : 36,320.99 = 14,383.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,319.21/36,320.99 = 14,383.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,319.21x = 36,320.99 × 14,383.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,319.21x = 522,406,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,406,543.30/26,319.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.87

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