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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.94, 36,317.57 and 14,380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.94, 36,317.57 and 14,380.27 is: 19,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.94 : 36,317.57 = 14,380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.94/36,317.57 = 14,380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.94x = 36,317.57 × 14,380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.94x = 522,256,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,256,462.34/26,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,844.88

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