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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.72, 36,281.44 and 14,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.72, 36,281.44 and 14,354.24 is: 19,808.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.72 : 36,281.44 = 14,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.72/36,281.44 = 14,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.72x = 36,281.44 × 14,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.72x = 520,792,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,792,497.31/26,290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.99

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