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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.08, 36,313.95 and 14,378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.08, 36,313.95 and 14,378.15 is: 19,842.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.08 : 36,313.95 = 14,378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.08/36,313.95 = 14,378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.08x = 36,313.95 × 14,378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.08x = 522,127,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,127,420.19/26,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,842.13

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