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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.74, 36,313.02 and 14,375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.74, 36,313.02 and 14,375.88 is: 19,837.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.74 : 36,313.02 = 14,375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.74/36,313.02 = 14,375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.74x = 36,313.02 × 14,375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.74x = 522,031,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,031,617.96/26,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.99

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