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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,310.52, 36,306.61 and 14,371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,310.52, 36,306.61 and 14,371.32 is: 19,831.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,310.52 : 36,306.61 = 14,371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,310.52/36,306.61 = 14,371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,310.52x = 36,306.61 × 14,371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,310.52x = 521,773,838.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,773,838.57/26,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,831.38

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