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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.39, 36,281.97 and 14,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.39, 36,281.97 and 14,354.73 is: 19,809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.39 : 36,281.97 = 14,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.39/36,281.97 = 14,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.39x = 36,281.97 × 14,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.39x = 520,817,883.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,817,883.22/26,291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.45

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