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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,288.70, 36,278.93 and 14,352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,288.70, 36,278.93 and 14,352.54 is: 19,806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,288.70 : 36,278.93 = 14,352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,288.70/36,278.93 = 14,352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,288.70x = 36,278.93 × 14,352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,288.70x = 520,694,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,694,722.22/26,288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.79

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