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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.94, 36,316.19 and 14,379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.94, 36,316.19 and 14,379.27 is: 19,843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.94 : 36,316.19 = 14,379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.94/36,316.19 = 14,379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.94x = 36,316.19 × 14,379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.94x = 522,200,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,200,301.38/26,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.50

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