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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.74, 36,282.06 and 14,354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.74, 36,282.06 and 14,354.70 is: 19,809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.74 : 36,282.06 = 14,354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.74/36,282.06 = 14,354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.74x = 36,282.06 × 14,354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.74x = 520,818,086.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,818,086.68/26,290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.94

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