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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.39, 36,303.75 and 14,370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.39, 36,303.75 and 14,370.42 is: 19,830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.39 : 36,303.75 = 14,370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.39/36,303.75 = 14,370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.39x = 36,303.75 × 14,370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.39x = 521,700,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,700,135.08/26,307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.93

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