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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.10, 36,285.95 and 14,357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.10, 36,285.95 and 14,357.55 is: 19,814.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.10 : 36,285.95 = 14,357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.10/36,285.95 = 14,357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.10x = 36,285.95 × 14,357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.10x = 520,977,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,977,377.32/26,293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.22

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