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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.67, 36,297.50 and 14,366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.67, 36,297.50 and 14,366.01 is: 19,824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.67 : 36,297.50 = 14,366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.67/36,297.50 = 14,366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.67x = 36,297.50 × 14,366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.67x = 521,450,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,450,247.98/26,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.99

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