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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.62, 36,286.07 and 14,357.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.62, 36,286.07 and 14,357.87 is: 19,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.62 : 36,286.07 = 14,357.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.62/36,286.07 = 14,357.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.62x = 36,286.07 × 14,357.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.62x = 520,990,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,990,422.65/26,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.33

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