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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.43, 36,314.70 and 14,378.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.43, 36,314.70 and 14,378.82 is: 19,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.43 : 36,314.70 = 14,378.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.43/36,314.70 = 14,378.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.43x = 36,314.70 × 14,378.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.43x = 522,162,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,162,534.65/26,315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,842.45

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