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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.30, 36,296.61 and 14,365.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.30, 36,296.61 and 14,365.69 is: 19,824.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.30 : 36,296.61 = 14,365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.30/36,296.61 = 14,365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.30x = 36,296.61 × 14,365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.30x = 521,425,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,425,702.70/26,302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.34

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