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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.53, 36,280.31 and 14,353.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.53, 36,280.31 and 14,353.63 is: 19,808.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.53 : 36,280.31 = 14,353.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.53/36,280.31 = 14,353.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.53x = 36,280.31 × 14,353.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.53x = 520,753,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,753,892.86/26,289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.41

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