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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.24, 36,295.72 and 14,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.24, 36,295.72 and 14,363.25 is: 19,820.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.24 : 36,295.72 = 14,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.24/36,295.72 = 14,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.24x = 36,295.72 × 14,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.24x = 521,324,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,324,500.29/26,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.54

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