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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.36, 36,315.12 and 14,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.36, 36,315.12 and 14,377.32 is: 19,839.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.36 : 36,315.12 = 14,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.36/36,315.12 = 14,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.36x = 36,315.12 × 14,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.36x = 522,114,101.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,114,101.08/26,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.91

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