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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.14, 36,285.66 and 14,356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.14, 36,285.66 and 14,356.98 is: 19,813.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.14 : 36,285.66 = 14,356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.14/36,285.66 = 14,356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.14x = 36,285.66 × 14,356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.14x = 520,952,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,952,494.91/26,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.25

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