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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.61, 36,287.87 and 14,357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.61, 36,287.87 and 14,357.57 is: 19,812.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.61 : 36,287.87 = 14,357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.61/36,287.87 = 14,357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.61x = 36,287.87 × 14,357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.61x = 521,005,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,005,561.89/26,296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.65

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