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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.76, 36,306.88 and 14,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.76, 36,306.88 and 14,373.12 is: 19,834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.76 : 36,306.88 = 14,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.76/36,306.88 = 14,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.76x = 36,306.88 × 14,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.76x = 521,843,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,843,143.07/26,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.58

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