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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.44, 36,312.13 and 14,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.44, 36,312.13 and 14,376.52 is: 19,839.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.44 : 36,312.13 = 14,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.44/36,312.13 = 14,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.44x = 36,312.13 × 14,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.44x = 522,042,079.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,042,079.72/26,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.37

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