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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.06, 36,317.28 and 14,380.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.06, 36,317.28 and 14,380.19 is: 19,846.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.06 : 36,317.28 = 14,380.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.06/36,317.28 = 14,380.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.06x = 36,317.28 × 14,380.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.06x = 522,249,386.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,249,386.68/26,315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,846.03

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