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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.04, 36,285.74 and 14,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.04, 36,285.74 and 14,358.20 is: 19,813.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.04 : 36,285.74 = 14,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.04/36,285.74 = 14,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.04x = 36,285.74 × 14,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.04x = 520,997,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,997,912.07/26,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.54

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