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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.45, 36,311.70 and 14,376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.45, 36,311.70 and 14,376.53 is: 19,839.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.45 : 36,311.70 = 14,376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.45/36,311.70 = 14,376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.45x = 36,311.70 × 14,376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.45x = 522,036,062.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,036,062.84/26,312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.89

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