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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.17, 36,284.25 and 14,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.17, 36,284.25 and 14,356.80 is: 19,812.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.17 : 36,284.25 = 14,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.17/36,284.25 = 14,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.17x = 36,284.25 × 14,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.17x = 520,925,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,925,720.40/26,293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.21

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