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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.21, 36,285.14 and 14,357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.21, 36,285.14 and 14,357.02 is: 19,812.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.21 : 36,285.14 = 14,357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.21/36,285.14 = 14,357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.21x = 36,285.14 × 14,357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.21x = 520,946,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,946,480.68/26,293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.97

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