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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.48, 36,279.78 and 14,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.48, 36,279.78 and 14,352.96 is: 19,807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.48 : 36,279.78 = 14,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.48/36,279.78 = 14,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.48x = 36,279.78 × 14,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.48x = 520,722,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,722,231.15/26,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.25

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