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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.17, 36,281.37 and 14,354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.17, 36,281.37 and 14,354.25 is: 19,808.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.17 : 36,281.37 = 14,354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.17/36,281.37 = 14,354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.17x = 36,281.37 × 14,354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.17x = 520,791,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,791,855.32/26,291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.62

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