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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.02, 36,315.03 and 14,379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.02, 36,315.03 and 14,379.77 is: 19,843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.02 : 36,315.03 = 14,379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.02/36,315.03 = 14,379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.02x = 36,315.03 × 14,379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.02x = 522,201,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,201,597.37/26,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.49

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