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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.26, 36,295.77 and 14,363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.26, 36,295.77 and 14,363.31 is: 19,820.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.26 : 36,295.77 = 14,363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.26/36,295.77 = 14,363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.26x = 36,295.77 × 14,363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.26x = 521,327,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,327,396.20/26,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.63

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