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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.14, 36,312.92 and 14,377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.14, 36,312.92 and 14,377.25 is: 19,841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.14 : 36,312.92 = 14,377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.14/36,312.92 = 14,377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.14x = 36,312.92 × 14,377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.14x = 522,079,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,079,675.62/26,313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.03

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