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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.40, 36,314.96 and 14,378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.40, 36,314.96 and 14,378.51 is: 19,843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.40 : 36,314.96 = 14,378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.40/36,314.96 = 14,378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.40x = 36,314.96 × 14,378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.40x = 522,154,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,154,762.04/26,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.68

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