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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.14, 36,314.30 and 14,378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.14, 36,314.30 and 14,378.25 is: 19,842.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.14 : 36,314.30 = 14,378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.14/36,314.30 = 14,378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.14x = 36,314.30 × 14,378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.14x = 522,136,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,136,083.98/26,314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,842.41

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