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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.76, 36,312.56 and 14,376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.76, 36,312.56 and 14,376.84 is: 19,839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.76 : 36,312.56 = 14,376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.76/36,312.56 = 14,376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.76x = 36,312.56 × 14,376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.76x = 522,059,865.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,059,865.11/26,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.80

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