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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.08, 36,315.33 and 14,379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.08, 36,315.33 and 14,379.15 is: 19,843.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.08 : 36,315.33 = 14,379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.08/36,315.33 = 14,379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.08x = 36,315.33 × 14,379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.08x = 522,183,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,183,577.37/26,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.51

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