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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.37, 36,307.74 and 14,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.37, 36,307.74 and 14,373.48 is: 19,835.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.37 : 36,307.74 = 14,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.37/36,307.74 = 14,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.37x = 36,307.74 × 14,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.37x = 521,868,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,868,764.79/26,309.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.85

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