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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,319.42, 36,320.72 and 14,382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,319.42, 36,320.72 and 14,382.83 is: 19,848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,319.42 : 36,320.72 = 14,382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,319.42/36,320.72 = 14,382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,319.42x = 36,320.72 × 14,382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,319.42x = 522,394,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,394,487.72/26,319.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.25

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