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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.68, 36,312.63 and 14,376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.68, 36,312.63 and 14,376.83 is: 19,841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.68 : 36,312.63 = 14,376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.68/36,312.63 = 14,376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.68x = 36,312.63 × 14,376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.68x = 522,060,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,060,599.14/26,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.40

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