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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,308.52, 36,305.62 and 14,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,308.52, 36,305.62 and 14,371.72 is: 19,832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,308.52 : 36,305.62 = 14,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,308.52/36,305.62 = 14,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,308.52x = 36,305.62 × 14,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,308.52x = 521,774,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,774,205.07/26,308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.90

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