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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.53, 36,287.85 and 14,357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.53, 36,287.85 and 14,357.56 is: 19,812.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.53 : 36,287.85 = 14,357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.53/36,287.85 = 14,357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.53x = 36,287.85 × 14,357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.53x = 521,004,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,004,983.65/26,296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.69

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