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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.95, 36,316.58 and 14,380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.95, 36,316.58 and 14,380.27 is: 19,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.95 : 36,316.58 = 14,380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.95/36,316.58 = 14,380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.95x = 36,316.58 × 14,380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.95x = 522,242,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,242,063.18/26,316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,844.33

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