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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.37, 36,312.99 and 14,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.37, 36,312.99 and 14,377.48 is: 19,841.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.37 : 36,312.99 = 14,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.37/36,312.99 = 14,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.37x = 36,312.99 × 14,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.37x = 522,089,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,089,287.47/26,313.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.22

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