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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.55, 36,281.08 and 14,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.55, 36,281.08 and 14,354.16 is: 19,808.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.55 : 36,281.08 = 14,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.55/36,281.08 = 14,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.55x = 36,281.08 × 14,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.55x = 520,784,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,784,427.29/26,290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.81

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