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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.27, 36,303.58 and 14,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.27, 36,303.58 and 14,370.30 is: 19,830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.27 : 36,303.58 = 14,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.27/36,303.58 = 14,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.27x = 36,303.58 × 14,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.27x = 521,693,263.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,693,263.82/26,307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.76

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