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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.17, 36,279.99 and 14,353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.17, 36,279.99 and 14,353.25 is: 19,807.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.17 : 36,279.99 = 14,353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.17/36,279.99 = 14,353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.17x = 36,279.99 × 14,353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.17x = 520,735,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,735,585.07/26,290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.24

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