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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.11, 36,285.69 and 14,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.11, 36,285.69 and 14,357.44 is: 19,813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.11 : 36,285.69 = 14,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.11/36,285.69 = 14,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.11x = 36,285.69 × 14,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.11x = 520,969,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,969,617.03/26,294.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.17

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