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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.68, 36,316.14 and 14,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.68, 36,316.14 and 14,379.52 is: 19,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.68 : 36,316.14 = 14,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.68/36,316.14 = 14,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.68x = 36,316.14 × 14,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.68x = 522,208,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,208,661.45/26,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,844.01

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