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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.93, 36,317.10 and 14,380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.93, 36,317.10 and 14,380.09 is: 19,845.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.93 : 36,317.10 = 14,380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.93/36,317.10 = 14,380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.93x = 36,317.10 × 14,380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.93x = 522,243,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,243,166.54/26,314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.89

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