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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.53, 36,286.47 and 14,356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.53, 36,286.47 and 14,356.56 is: 19,811.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.53 : 36,286.47 = 14,356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.53/36,286.47 = 14,356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.53x = 36,286.47 × 14,356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.53x = 520,948,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,948,883.74/26,295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.31

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