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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,288.91, 36,278.82 and 14,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,288.91, 36,278.82 and 14,352.30 is: 19,806.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,288.91 : 36,278.82 = 14,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,288.91/36,278.82 = 14,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,288.91x = 36,278.82 × 14,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,288.91x = 520,684,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,684,508.29/26,288.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.24

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