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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.22, 36,285.57 and 14,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.22, 36,285.57 and 14,356.44 is: 19,811.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.22 : 36,285.57 = 14,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.22/36,285.57 = 14,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.22x = 36,285.57 × 14,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.22x = 520,931,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,931,608.57/26,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.64

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