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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.89, 36,311.75 and 14,376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.89, 36,311.75 and 14,376.23 is: 19,839.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.89 : 36,311.75 = 14,376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.89/36,311.75 = 14,376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.89x = 36,311.75 × 14,376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.89x = 522,025,816.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,025,816.26/26,312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.17

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