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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.83, 36,307.11 and 14,372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.83, 36,307.11 and 14,372.86 is: 19,834.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.83 : 36,307.11 = 14,372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.83/36,307.11 = 14,372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.83x = 36,307.11 × 14,372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.83x = 521,837,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,837,009.03/26,309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.30

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