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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.74, 36,315.78 and 14,377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.74, 36,315.78 and 14,377.88 is: 19,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.74 : 36,315.78 = 14,377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.74/36,315.78 = 14,377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.74x = 36,315.78 × 14,377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.74x = 522,143,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,143,926.95/26,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.75

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