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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,288.94, 36,278.48 and 14,352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,288.94, 36,278.48 and 14,352.24 is: 19,805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,288.94 : 36,278.48 = 14,352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,288.94/36,278.48 = 14,352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,288.94x = 36,278.48 × 14,352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,288.94x = 520,677,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,677,451.80/26,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,805.95

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