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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.09, 36,310.98 and 14,376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.09, 36,310.98 and 14,376.84 is: 19,839.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.09 : 36,310.98 = 14,376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.09/36,310.98 = 14,376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.09x = 36,310.98 × 14,376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.09x = 522,037,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,037,149.70/26,313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.45

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