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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301.08, 36,295.63 and 14,364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301.08, 36,295.63 and 14,364.42 is: 19,822.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301.08 : 36,295.63 = 14,364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301.08/36,295.63 = 14,364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301.08x = 36,295.63 × 14,364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301.08x = 521,365,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,365,673.48/26,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,822.98

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