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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.21, 36,307.25 and 14,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.21, 36,307.25 and 14,373.32 is: 19,835.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.21 : 36,307.25 = 14,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.21/36,307.25 = 14,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.21x = 36,307.25 × 14,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.21x = 521,855,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,855,650.70/26,309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.47

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