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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.89, 36,316.45 and 14,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.89, 36,316.45 and 14,379.96 is: 19,844.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.89 : 36,316.45 = 14,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.89/36,316.45 = 14,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.89x = 36,316.45 × 14,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.89x = 522,229,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,229,098.34/26,315.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,844.63

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