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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,306.54, 36,302.52 and 14,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,306.54, 36,302.52 and 14,369.96 is: 19,830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,306.54 : 36,302.52 = 14,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,306.54/36,302.52 = 14,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,306.54x = 36,302.52 × 14,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,306.54x = 521,665,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,665,760.30/26,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.27

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