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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,310.34, 36,307.66 and 14,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,310.34, 36,307.66 and 14,373.74 is: 19,835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,310.34 : 36,307.66 = 14,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,310.34/36,307.66 = 14,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,310.34x = 36,307.66 × 14,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,310.34x = 521,876,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,876,864.85/26,310.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.43

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