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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.74, 36,283.44 and 14,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.74, 36,283.44 and 14,355.70 is: 19,811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.74 : 36,283.44 = 14,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.74/36,283.44 = 14,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.74x = 36,283.44 × 14,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.74x = 520,874,179.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,874,179.61/26,291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.32

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