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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.41, 36,290.21 and 14,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.41, 36,290.21 and 14,359.32 is: 19,814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.41 : 36,290.21 = 14,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.41/36,290.21 = 14,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.41x = 36,290.21 × 14,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.41x = 521,102,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,102,666.46/26,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.99

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