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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.63, 36,285.23 and 14,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.63, 36,285.23 and 14,355.70 is: 19,810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.63 : 36,285.23 = 14,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.63/36,285.23 = 14,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.63x = 36,285.23 × 14,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.63x = 520,899,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,899,821.49/26,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.13

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