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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.65, 36,315.30 and 14,378.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.65, 36,315.30 and 14,378.75 is: 19,844.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.65 : 36,315.30 = 14,378.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.65/36,315.30 = 14,378.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.65x = 36,315.30 × 14,378.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.65x = 522,168,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,168,619.88/26,313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,844.02

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