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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.90, 36,287.15 and 14,358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.90, 36,287.15 and 14,358.53 is: 19,814.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.90 : 36,287.15 = 14,358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.90/36,287.15 = 14,358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.90x = 36,287.15 × 14,358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.90x = 521,030,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,030,150.81/26,294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.88

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