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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.78, 36,285.76 and 14,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.78, 36,285.76 and 14,358.12 is: 19,813.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.78 : 36,285.76 = 14,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.78/36,285.76 = 14,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.78x = 36,285.76 × 14,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.78x = 520,995,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,995,296.37/26,294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.64

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