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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.86, 36,317.40 and 14,380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.86, 36,317.40 and 14,380.40 is: 19,845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.86 : 36,317.40 = 14,380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.86/36,317.40 = 14,380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.86x = 36,317.40 × 14,380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.86x = 522,258,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,258,738.96/26,316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.02

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