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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.08, 36,299.96 and 14,368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.08, 36,299.96 and 14,368.83 is: 19,828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.08 : 36,299.96 = 14,368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.08/36,299.96 = 14,368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.08x = 36,299.96 × 14,368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.08x = 521,587,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,587,882.40/26,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.41

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