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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,308.83, 36,305.73 and 14,371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,308.83, 36,305.73 and 14,371.86 is: 19,832.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,308.83 : 36,305.73 = 14,371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,308.83/36,305.73 = 14,371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,308.83x = 36,305.73 × 14,371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,308.83x = 521,780,868.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,780,868.76/26,308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.92

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