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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.66, 36,283.34 and 14,355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.66, 36,283.34 and 14,355.90 is: 19,811.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.66 : 36,283.34 = 14,355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.66/36,283.34 = 14,355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.66x = 36,283.34 × 14,355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.66x = 520,880,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,880,036.60/26,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.61

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