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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.88, 36,312.48 and 14,376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.88, 36,312.48 and 14,376.72 is: 19,840.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.88 : 36,312.48 = 14,376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.88/36,312.48 = 14,376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.88x = 36,312.48 × 14,376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.88x = 522,054,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,054,357.47/26,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.26

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