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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.93, 36,315.72 and 14,379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.93, 36,315.72 and 14,379.09 is: 19,844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.93 : 36,315.72 = 14,379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.93/36,315.72 = 14,379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.93x = 36,315.72 × 14,379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.93x = 522,187,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,187,006.29/26,313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,844.51

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