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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,319.96, 36,321.64 and 14,383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,319.96, 36,321.64 and 14,383.48 is: 19,849.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,319.96 : 36,321.64 = 14,383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,319.96/36,321.64 = 14,383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,319.96x = 36,321.64 × 14,383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,319.96x = 522,431,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,431,582.51/26,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.25

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