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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.28, 36,281.36 and 14,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.28, 36,281.36 and 14,354.82 is: 19,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.28 : 36,281.36 = 14,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.28/36,281.36 = 14,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.28x = 36,281.36 × 14,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.28x = 520,812,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,812,392.16/26,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.32

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