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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.20, 36,312.74 and 14,377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.20, 36,312.74 and 14,377.27 is: 19,840.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.20 : 36,312.74 = 14,377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.20/36,312.74 = 14,377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.20x = 36,312.74 × 14,377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.20x = 522,078,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,078,067.42/26,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.92

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