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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.61, 36,305.91 and 14,370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.61, 36,305.91 and 14,370.66 is: 19,830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.61 : 36,305.91 = 14,370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.61/36,305.91 = 14,370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.61x = 36,305.91 × 14,370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.61x = 521,739,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,739,888.60/26,309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.77

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