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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.16, 36,312.86 and 14,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.16, 36,312.86 and 14,376.40 is: 19,839.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.16 : 36,312.86 = 14,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.16/36,312.86 = 14,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.16x = 36,312.86 × 14,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.16x = 522,048,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,048,200.50/26,313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.81

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