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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.26, 36,299.91 and 14,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.26, 36,299.91 and 14,366.31 is: 19,824.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.26 : 36,299.91 = 14,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.26/36,299.91 = 14,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.26x = 36,299.91 × 14,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.26x = 521,495,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,495,760.03/26,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.77

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