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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.81, 36,280.49 and 14,353.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.81, 36,280.49 and 14,353.29 is: 19,807.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.81 : 36,280.49 = 14,353.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.81/36,280.49 = 14,353.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.81x = 36,280.49 × 14,353.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.81x = 520,744,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,744,322.55/26,289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.84

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