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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.93, 36,305.72 and 14,371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.93, 36,305.72 and 14,371.46 is: 19,833.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.93 : 36,305.72 = 14,371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.93/36,305.72 = 14,371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.93x = 36,305.72 × 14,371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.93x = 521,766,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,766,202.75/26,307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,833.04

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