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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.29, 36,312.37 and 14,376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.29, 36,312.37 and 14,376.62 is: 19,839.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.29 : 36,312.37 = 14,376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.29/36,312.37 = 14,376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.29x = 36,312.37 × 14,376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.29x = 522,049,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,049,199.63/26,313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.75

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