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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.37, 36,311.61 and 14,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.37, 36,311.61 and 14,376.48 is: 19,839.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.37 : 36,311.61 = 14,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.37/36,311.61 = 14,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.37x = 36,311.61 × 14,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.37x = 522,033,134.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,033,134.93/26,312.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.84

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