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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.68, 36,285.48 and 14,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.68, 36,285.48 and 14,356.80 is: 19,812.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.68 : 36,285.48 = 14,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.68/36,285.48 = 14,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.68x = 36,285.48 × 14,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.68x = 520,943,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,943,379.26/26,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.49

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