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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.01, 36,311.52 and 14,376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.01, 36,311.52 and 14,376.09 is: 19,838.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.01 : 36,311.52 = 14,376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.01/36,311.52 = 14,376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.01x = 36,311.52 × 14,376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.01x = 522,017,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,017,498.00/26,313.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,838.76

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