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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.06, 36,281.15 and 14,354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.06, 36,281.15 and 14,354.31 is: 19,809.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.06 : 36,281.15 = 14,354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.06/36,281.15 = 14,354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.06x = 36,281.15 × 14,354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.06x = 520,790,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,790,666.43/26,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.41

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