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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.11, 36,279.03 and 14,352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.11, 36,279.03 and 14,352.45 is: 19,806.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.11 : 36,279.03 = 14,352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.11/36,279.03 = 14,352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.11x = 36,279.03 × 14,352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.11x = 520,692,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,692,964.12/26,289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.41

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