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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.35, 36,316.40 and 14,378.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.35, 36,316.40 and 14,378.31 is: 19,841.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.35 : 36,316.40 = 14,378.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.35/36,316.40 = 14,378.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.35x = 36,316.40 × 14,378.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.35x = 522,168,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,168,385.39/26,317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.22

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