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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.20, 36,311.36 and 14,376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.20, 36,311.36 and 14,376.27 is: 19,839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.20 : 36,311.36 = 14,376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.20/36,311.36 = 14,376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.20x = 36,311.36 × 14,376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.20x = 522,021,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,021,979.71/26,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.54

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