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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.51, 36,312.21 and 14,376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.51, 36,312.21 and 14,376.59 is: 19,839.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.51 : 36,312.21 = 14,376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.51/36,312.21 = 14,376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.51x = 36,312.21 × 14,376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.51x = 522,045,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,045,573.60/26,313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.45

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