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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.44, 36,281.68 and 14,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.44, 36,281.68 and 14,354.48 is: 19,808.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.44 : 36,281.68 = 14,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.44/36,281.68 = 14,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.44x = 36,281.68 × 14,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.44x = 520,804,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,804,649.93/26,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.91

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