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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,319.56, 36,319.46 and 14,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,319.56, 36,319.46 and 14,383 is: 19,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,319.56 : 36,319.46 = 14,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,319.56/36,319.46 = 14,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,319.56x = 36,319.46 × 14,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,319.56x = 522,382,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,382,793.18/26,319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.70

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