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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.12, 36,281.54 and 14,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.12, 36,281.54 and 14,354.44 is: 19,809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.12 : 36,281.54 = 14,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.12/36,281.54 = 14,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.12x = 36,281.54 × 14,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.12x = 520,801,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,801,189.04/26,291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.01

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