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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.25, 36,281.40 and 14,354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.25, 36,281.40 and 14,354.49 is: 19,809.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.25 : 36,281.40 = 14,354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.25/36,281.40 = 14,354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.25x = 36,281.40 × 14,354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.25x = 520,801,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,801,156.46/26,290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.67

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