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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.82, 36,312.50 and 14,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.82, 36,312.50 and 14,377.20 is: 19,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.82 : 36,312.50 = 14,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.82/36,312.50 = 14,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.82x = 36,312.50 × 14,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.82x = 522,072,075
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,072,075/26,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.22

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