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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.14, 36,310.62 and 14,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.14, 36,310.62 and 14,376.16 is: 19,839.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.14 : 36,310.62 = 14,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.14/36,310.62 = 14,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.14x = 36,310.62 × 14,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.14x = 522,007,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,007,282.82/26,312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.03

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