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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.46, 36,279.18 and 14,352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.46, 36,279.18 and 14,352.76 is: 19,806.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.46 : 36,279.18 = 14,352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.46/36,279.18 = 14,352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.46x = 36,279.18 × 14,352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.46x = 520,706,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,706,363.54/26,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.66

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