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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.69, 36,297.70 and 14,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.69, 36,297.70 and 14,366.06 is: 19,825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.69 : 36,297.70 = 14,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.69/36,297.70 = 14,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.69x = 36,297.70 × 14,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.69x = 521,454,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,454,936.06/26,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.16

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