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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.03, 36,289.92 and 14,359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.03, 36,289.92 and 14,359.06 is: 19,814.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.03 : 36,289.92 = 14,359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.03/36,289.92 = 14,359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.03x = 36,289.92 × 14,359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.03x = 521,089,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,089,138.68/26,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.76

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