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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,306.63, 36,302.92 and 14,369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,306.63, 36,302.92 and 14,369.97 is: 19,830.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,306.63 : 36,302.92 = 14,369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,306.63/36,302.92 = 14,369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,306.63x = 36,302.92 × 14,369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,306.63x = 521,671,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,671,871.31/26,306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.43

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