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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.63, 36,291.87 and 14,361.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.63, 36,291.87 and 14,361.93 is: 19,819.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.63 : 36,291.87 = 14,361.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.63/36,291.87 = 14,361.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.63x = 36,291.87 × 14,361.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.63x = 521,221,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,221,224.70/26,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,819.33

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