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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.63, 36,312.38 and 14,376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.63, 36,312.38 and 14,376.71 is: 19,839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.63 : 36,312.38 = 14,376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.63/36,312.38 = 14,376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.63x = 36,312.38 × 14,376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.63x = 522,052,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,052,710.35/26,313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.63

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