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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.68, 36,302.70 and 14,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.68, 36,302.70 and 14,369.72 is: 19,830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.68 : 36,302.70 = 14,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.68/36,302.70 = 14,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.68x = 36,302.70 × 14,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.68x = 521,659,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,659,634.24/26,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.68

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