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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.27, 36,306.33 and 14,372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.27, 36,306.33 and 14,372.30 is: 19,833.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.27 : 36,306.33 = 14,372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.27/36,306.33 = 14,372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.27x = 36,306.33 × 14,372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.27x = 521,805,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,805,466.66/26,309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,833.52

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