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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.76, 36,311.18 and 14,375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.76, 36,311.18 and 14,375.84 is: 19,838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.76 : 36,311.18 = 14,375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.76/36,311.18 = 14,375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.76x = 36,311.18 × 14,375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.76x = 522,003,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,003,496.40/26,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,838.42

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