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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.63, 36,313.52 and 14,377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.63, 36,313.52 and 14,377.47 is: 19,841.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.63 : 36,313.52 = 14,377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.63/36,313.52 = 14,377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.63x = 36,313.52 × 14,377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.63x = 522,096,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,096,472.51/26,313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.29

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