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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,310.83, 36,306.63 and 14,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,310.83, 36,306.63 and 14,826.80 is: 20,459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,310.83 : 36,306.63 = 14,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,310.83/36,306.63 = 14,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,310.83x = 36,306.63 × 14,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,310.83x = 538,311,028.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,311,028.23/26,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.68

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