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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.09, 36,281.42 and 14,354.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.09, 36,281.42 and 14,354.39 is: 19,808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.09 : 36,281.42 = 14,354.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.09/36,281.42 = 14,354.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.09x = 36,281.42 × 14,354.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.09x = 520,797,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,797,506.91/26,291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.90

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