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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.21, 36,281.60 and 14,354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.21, 36,281.60 and 14,354.51 is: 19,809.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.21 : 36,281.60 = 14,354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.21/36,281.60 = 14,354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.21x = 36,281.60 × 14,354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.21x = 520,804,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,804,518.24/26,291.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.07

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