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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.49, 36,301.59 and 14,368.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.49, 36,301.59 and 14,368.86 is: 19,829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.49 : 36,301.59 = 14,368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.49/36,301.59 = 14,368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.49x = 36,301.59 × 14,368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.49x = 521,612,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,612,464.49/26,305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,829.03

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