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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.45, 36,279.99 and 14,353.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.45, 36,279.99 and 14,353.29 is: 19,807.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.45 : 36,279.99 = 14,353.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.45/36,279.99 = 14,353.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.45x = 36,279.99 × 14,353.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.45x = 520,737,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,737,217.67/26,289.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.84

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