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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,308.93, 36,307.10 and 14,372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,308.93, 36,307.10 and 14,372.46 is: 19,834.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,308.93 : 36,307.10 = 14,372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,308.93/36,307.10 = 14,372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,308.93x = 36,307.10 × 14,372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,308.93x = 521,822,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,822,342.47/26,308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.42

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