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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.08, 36,312.97 and 14,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.08, 36,312.97 and 14,377.12 is: 19,840.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.08 : 36,312.97 = 14,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.08/36,312.97 = 14,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.08x = 36,312.97 × 14,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.08x = 522,075,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,075,927.25/26,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.17

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