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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.35, 36,282.24 and 14,354.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.35, 36,282.24 and 14,354.77 is: 19,809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.35 : 36,282.24 = 14,354.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.35/36,282.24 = 14,354.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.35x = 36,282.24 × 14,354.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.35x = 520,823,210.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,823,210.28/26,291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.68

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