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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.53, 36,298.11 and 14,365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.53, 36,298.11 and 14,365.74 is: 19,825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.53 : 36,298.11 = 14,365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.53/36,298.11 = 14,365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.53x = 36,298.11 × 14,365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.53x = 521,449,210.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,449,210.75/26,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.06

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