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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.34, 36,282.57 and 14,355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.34, 36,282.57 and 14,355.18 is: 19,810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.34 : 36,282.57 = 14,355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.34/36,282.57 = 14,355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.34x = 36,282.57 × 14,355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.34x = 520,842,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,842,823.21/26,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.43

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