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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.77, 36,307.46 and 14,210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.77, 36,307.46 and 14,210.25 is: 19,610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.77 : 36,307.46 = 14,210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.77/36,307.46 = 14,210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.77x = 36,307.46 × 14,210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.77x = 515,937,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,937,982.84/26,309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,610.13

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