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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.78, 36,298.02 and 14,366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.78, 36,298.02 and 14,366.41 is: 19,825.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.78 : 36,298.02 = 14,366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.78/36,298.02 = 14,366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.78x = 36,298.02 × 14,366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.78x = 521,472,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,472,404.81/26,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.76

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