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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.43, 36,311.94 and 14,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.43, 36,311.94 and 14,376.82 is: 19,839.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.43 : 36,311.94 = 14,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.43/36,311.94 = 14,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.43x = 36,311.94 × 14,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.43x = 522,050,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,050,225.23/26,313.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.69

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