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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.67, 36,291.98 and 14,362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.67, 36,291.98 and 14,362.01 is: 19,819.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.67 : 36,291.98 = 14,362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.67/36,291.98 = 14,362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.67x = 36,291.98 × 14,362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.67x = 521,225,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,225,779.68/26,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,819.47

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