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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.73, 36,316.65 and 14,379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.73, 36,316.65 and 14,379.80 is: 19,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.73 : 36,316.65 = 14,379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.73/36,316.65 = 14,379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.73x = 36,316.65 × 14,379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.73x = 522,226,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,226,036.01/26,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.88

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