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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.59, 36,283.49 and 14,355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.59, 36,283.49 and 14,355.89 is: 19,810.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.59 : 36,283.49 = 14,355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.59/36,283.49 = 14,355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.59x = 36,283.49 × 14,355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.59x = 520,881,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,881,645.73/26,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.97

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