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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.59, 36,296.99 and 14,365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.59, 36,296.99 and 14,365.97 is: 19,824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.59 : 36,296.99 = 14,365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.59/36,296.99 = 14,365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.59x = 36,296.99 × 14,365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.59x = 521,441,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,441,406.10/26,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.72

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