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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.91, 36,292.79 and 14,362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.91, 36,292.79 and 14,362.60 is: 19,820.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.91 : 36,292.79 = 14,362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.91/36,292.79 = 14,362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.91x = 36,292.79 × 14,362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.91x = 521,258,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,258,789.75/26,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.55

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