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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.29, 36,286.08 and 14,358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.29, 36,286.08 and 14,358.45 is: 19,813.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.29 : 36,286.08 = 14,358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.29/36,286.08 = 14,358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.29x = 36,286.08 × 14,358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.29x = 521,011,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,011,865.38/26,295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.89

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