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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301.43, 36,295.72 and 14,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301.43, 36,295.72 and 14,364.73 is: 19,823.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301.43 : 36,295.72 = 14,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301.43/36,295.72 = 14,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301.43x = 36,295.72 × 14,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301.43x = 521,378,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,378,217.96/26,301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.19

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