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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.94, 36,283.74 and 14,356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.94, 36,283.74 and 14,356.19 is: 19,812.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.94 : 36,283.74 = 14,356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.94/36,283.74 = 14,356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.94x = 36,283.74 × 14,356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.94x = 520,896,083.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,896,083.93/26,291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.01

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