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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.85, 36,285.69 and 14,357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.85, 36,285.69 and 14,357.27 is: 19,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.85 : 36,285.69 = 14,357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.85/36,285.69 = 14,357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.85x = 36,285.69 × 14,357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.85x = 520,963,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,963,448.47/26,293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.13

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