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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.95, 36,286.20 and 14,357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.95, 36,286.20 and 14,357.79 is: 19,814.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.95 : 36,286.20 = 14,357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.95/36,286.20 = 14,357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.95x = 36,286.20 × 14,357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.95x = 520,989,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,989,639.50/26,293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.05

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