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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.89, 36,315.07 and 14,378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.89, 36,315.07 and 14,378.96 is: 19,843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.89 : 36,315.07 = 14,378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.89/36,315.07 = 14,378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.89x = 36,315.07 × 14,378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.89x = 522,172,938.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,172,938.93/26,314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.25

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