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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,306.31, 36,303.36 and 14,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,306.31, 36,303.36 and 14,369.76 is: 19,830.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,306.31 : 36,303.36 = 14,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,306.31/36,303.36 = 14,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,306.31x = 36,303.36 × 14,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,306.31x = 521,670,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,670,570.39/26,306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.63

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