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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.89, 36,313.69 and 14,377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.89, 36,313.69 and 14,377.96 is: 19,841.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.89 : 36,313.69 = 14,377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.89/36,313.69 = 14,377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.89x = 36,313.69 × 14,377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.89x = 522,116,710.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,116,710.38/26,313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.87

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