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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.06, 36,311.76 and 14,376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.06, 36,311.76 and 14,376.19 is: 19,840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.06 : 36,311.76 = 14,376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.06/36,311.76 = 14,376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.06x = 36,311.76 × 14,376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.06x = 522,024,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,024,760.99/26,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.51

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