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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.44, 36,315.16 and 14,379.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.44, 36,315.16 and 14,379.87 is: 19,843.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.44 : 36,315.16 = 14,379.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.44/36,315.16 = 14,379.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.44x = 36,315.16 × 14,379.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.44x = 522,207,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,207,243.88/26,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.39

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