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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.17, 36,291.03 and 14,361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.17, 36,291.03 and 14,361.25 is: 19,818.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.17 : 36,291.03 = 14,361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.17/36,291.03 = 14,361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.17x = 36,291.03 × 14,361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.17x = 521,184,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,184,554.59/26,298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,818.28

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