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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.06, 36,314.52 and 14,378.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.06, 36,314.52 and 14,378.19 is: 19,843.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.06 : 36,314.52 = 14,378.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.06/36,314.52 = 14,378.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.06x = 36,314.52 × 14,378.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.06x = 522,137,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,137,068.32/26,313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.27

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