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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.12, 36,281.23 and 14,354.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.12, 36,281.23 and 14,354.37 is: 19,809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.12 : 36,281.23 = 14,354.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.12/36,281.23 = 14,354.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.12x = 36,281.23 × 14,354.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.12x = 520,794,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,794,199.48/26,290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.50

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