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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.03, 36,279.62 and 14,353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.03, 36,279.62 and 14,353.13 is: 19,807.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.03 : 36,279.62 = 14,353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.03/36,279.62 = 14,353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.03x = 36,279.62 × 14,353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.03x = 520,725,849.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,725,849.05/26,289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.72

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