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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301.68, 36,296.12 and 14,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301.68, 36,296.12 and 14,365 is: 19,823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301.68 : 36,296.12 = 14,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301.68/36,296.12 = 14,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301.68x = 36,296.12 × 14,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301.68x = 521,393,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,393,763.80/26,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.59

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