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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.39, 36,280.51 and 14,354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.39, 36,280.51 and 14,354.01 is: 19,807.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.39 : 36,280.51 = 14,354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.39/36,280.51 = 14,354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.39x = 36,280.51 × 14,354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.39x = 520,770,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,770,767.46/26,291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.66

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