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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.11, 36,281.79 and 14,354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.11, 36,281.79 and 14,354.45 is: 19,809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.11 : 36,281.79 = 14,354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.11/36,281.79 = 14,354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.11x = 36,281.79 × 14,354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.11x = 520,805,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,805,140.47/26,291.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.17

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