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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,308.52, 36,303.86 and 14,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,308.52, 36,303.86 and 14,369.32 is: 19,828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,308.52 : 36,303.86 = 14,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,308.52/36,303.86 = 14,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,308.52x = 36,303.86 × 14,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,308.52x = 521,661,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,661,781.58/26,308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.63

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