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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.53, 36,283.07 and 14,355.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.53, 36,283.07 and 14,355.63 is: 19,811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.53 : 36,283.07 = 14,355.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.53/36,283.07 = 14,355.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.53x = 36,283.07 × 14,355.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.53x = 520,866,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,866,328.18/26,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.18

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