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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,319.39, 36,321.27 and 14,383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,319.39, 36,321.27 and 14,383.46 is: 19,849.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,319.39 : 36,321.27 = 14,383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,319.39/36,321.27 = 14,383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,319.39x = 36,321.27 × 14,383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,319.39x = 522,425,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,425,534.19/26,319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.45

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