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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.29, 36,299.54 and 14,368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.29, 36,299.54 and 14,368.59 is: 19,827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.29 : 36,299.54 = 14,368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.29/36,299.54 = 14,368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.29x = 36,299.54 × 14,368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.29x = 521,573,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,573,243.37/26,305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.69

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