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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.48, 36,285.30 and 14,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.48, 36,285.30 and 14,356.96 is: 19,812.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.48 : 36,285.30 = 14,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.48/36,285.30 = 14,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.48x = 36,285.30 × 14,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.48x = 520,946,600.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,946,600.69/26,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.77

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