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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.40, 36,317.72 and 14,380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.40, 36,317.72 and 14,380.51 is: 19,846.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.40 : 36,317.72 = 14,380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.40/36,317.72 = 14,380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.40x = 36,317.72 × 14,380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.40x = 522,267,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,267,263.73/26,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,846.45

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