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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.46, 36,312.88 and 14,378.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.46, 36,312.88 and 14,378.21 is: 19,841.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.46 : 36,312.88 = 14,378.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.46/36,312.88 = 14,378.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.46x = 36,312.88 × 14,378.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.46x = 522,113,960.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,113,960.89/26,314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.34

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