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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,303.91, 36,299.45 and 14,367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,303.91, 36,299.45 and 14,367.45 is: 19,827.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,303.91 : 36,299.45 = 14,367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,303.91/36,299.45 = 14,367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,303.91x = 36,299.45 × 14,367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,303.91x = 521,530,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,530,532.90/26,303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.11

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