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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.53, 36,281.69 and 14,354.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.53, 36,281.69 and 14,354.63 is: 19,809.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.53 : 36,281.69 = 14,354.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.53/36,281.69 = 14,354.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.53x = 36,281.69 × 14,354.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.53x = 520,809,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,809,982.54/26,290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.79

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