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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,368.08, 36,387.70 and 14,268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,368.08, 36,387.70 and 14,268.30 is: 19,690.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,368.08 : 36,387.70 = 14,268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,368.08/36,387.70 = 14,268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,368.08x = 36,387.70 × 14,268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,368.08x = 519,190,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,190,652.47/26,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.12

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