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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.64, 36,281.21 and 14,354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.64, 36,281.21 and 14,354.25 is: 19,808.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.64 : 36,281.21 = 14,354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.64/36,281.21 = 14,354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.64x = 36,281.21 × 14,354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.64x = 520,789,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,789,558.64/26,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.93

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