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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.43, 36,291.64 and 14,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.43, 36,291.64 and 14,361.76 is: 19,819.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.43 : 36,291.64 = 14,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.43/36,291.64 = 14,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.43x = 36,291.64 × 14,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.43x = 521,211,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,211,823.69/26,298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,819.12

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