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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.38, 36,314.55 and 14,378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.38, 36,314.55 and 14,378.22 is: 19,842.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.38 : 36,314.55 = 14,378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.38/36,314.55 = 14,378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.38x = 36,314.55 × 14,378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.38x = 522,138,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,138,589.10/26,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,842.33

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