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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.85, 36,305.71 and 14,372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.85, 36,305.71 and 14,372.30 is: 19,834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.85 : 36,305.71 = 14,372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.85/36,305.71 = 14,372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.85x = 36,305.71 × 14,372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.85x = 521,796,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,796,555.83/26,307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.25

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