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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.71, 36,285.05 and 14,357.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.71, 36,285.05 and 14,357.01 is: 19,812.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.71 : 36,285.05 = 14,357.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.71/36,285.05 = 14,357.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.71x = 36,285.05 × 14,357.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.71x = 520,944,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,944,753.92/26,293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.52

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