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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.97, 36,297.51 and 14,366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.97, 36,297.51 and 14,366.34 is: 19,825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.97 : 36,297.51 = 14,366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.97/36,297.51 = 14,366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.97x = 36,297.51 × 14,366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.97x = 521,462,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,462,452.06/26,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.23

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