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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.69, 36,297.66 and 14,365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.69, 36,297.66 and 14,365.99 is: 19,825.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.69 : 36,297.66 = 14,365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.69/36,297.66 = 14,365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.69x = 36,297.66 × 14,365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.69x = 521,451,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,451,820.58/26,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.04

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