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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.98, 36,314.80 and 14,378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.98, 36,314.80 and 14,378.34 is: 19,842.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.98 : 36,314.80 = 14,378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.98/36,314.80 = 14,378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.98x = 36,314.80 × 14,378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.98x = 522,146,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,146,641.67/26,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,842.19

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