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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.52, 36,283.71 and 14,354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.52, 36,283.71 and 14,354.55 is: 19,808.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.52 : 36,283.71 = 14,354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.52/36,283.71 = 14,354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.52x = 36,283.71 × 14,354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.52x = 520,836,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,836,329.38/26,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.54

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