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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.77, 36,285.12 and 14,357.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.77, 36,285.12 and 14,357.61 is: 19,813.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.77 : 36,285.12 = 14,357.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.77/36,285.12 = 14,357.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.77x = 36,285.12 × 14,357.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.77x = 520,967,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,967,601.76/26,293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.35

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