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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.97, 36,281.01 and 14,354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.97, 36,281.01 and 14,354.21 is: 19,809.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.97 : 36,281.01 = 14,354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.97/36,281.01 = 14,354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.97x = 36,281.01 × 14,354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.97x = 520,785,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,785,381.08/26,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.28

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