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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.93, 36,289.29 and 14,359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.93, 36,289.29 and 14,359.96 is: 19,816.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.93 : 36,289.29 = 14,359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.93/36,289.29 = 14,359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.93x = 36,289.29 × 14,359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.93x = 521,112,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,112,752.83/26,296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,816.49

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