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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.10, 36,313.03 and 14,377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.10, 36,313.03 and 14,377.18 is: 19,840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.10 : 36,313.03 = 14,377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.10/36,313.03 = 14,377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.10x = 36,313.03 × 14,377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.10x = 522,078,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,078,841.93/26,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.27

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