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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.55, 36,280.12 and 14,353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.55, 36,280.12 and 14,353.39 is: 19,807.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.55 : 36,280.12 = 14,353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.55/36,280.12 = 14,353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.55x = 36,280.12 × 14,353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.55x = 520,742,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,742,711.61/26,289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.97

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