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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.80, 36,289.90 and 14,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.80, 36,289.90 and 14,361.12 is: 19,817.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.80 : 36,289.90 = 14,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.80/36,289.90 = 14,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.80x = 36,289.90 × 14,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.80x = 521,163,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,163,608.69/26,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,817.76

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