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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.38, 36,291.52 and 14,361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.38, 36,291.52 and 14,361.68 is: 19,818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.38 : 36,291.52 = 14,361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.38/36,291.52 = 14,361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.38x = 36,291.52 × 14,361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.38x = 521,207,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,207,196.95/26,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,818.98

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