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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.07, 36,312.56 and 14,377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.07, 36,312.56 and 14,377.15 is: 19,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.07 : 36,312.56 = 14,377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.07/36,312.56 = 14,377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.07x = 36,312.56 × 14,377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.07x = 522,071,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,071,157.95/26,313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.75

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