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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.94, 36,279.86 and 14,353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.94, 36,279.86 and 14,353.24 is: 19,807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.94 : 36,279.86 = 14,353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.94/36,279.86 = 14,353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.94x = 36,279.86 × 14,353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.94x = 520,733,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,733,537.75/26,289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.33

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