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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.39, 36,306.51 and 14,372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.39, 36,306.51 and 14,372.42 is: 19,833.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.39 : 36,306.51 = 14,372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.39/36,306.51 = 14,372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.39x = 36,306.51 × 14,372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.39x = 521,812,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,812,410.45/26,309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,833.69

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