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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.22, 36,282.57 and 14,355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.22, 36,282.57 and 14,355.66 is: 19,811.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.22 : 36,282.57 = 14,355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.22/36,282.57 = 14,355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.22x = 36,282.57 × 14,355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.22x = 520,860,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,860,238.85/26,291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.19

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