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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301.70, 36,295.76 and 14,365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301.70, 36,295.76 and 14,365.08 is: 19,823.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301.70 : 36,295.76 = 14,365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301.70/36,295.76 = 14,365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301.70x = 36,295.76 × 14,365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301.70x = 521,391,531.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,391,531.97/26,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.49

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