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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.96, 36,292.62 and 14,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.96, 36,292.62 and 14,362.56 is: 19,820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.96 : 36,292.62 = 14,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.96/36,292.62 = 14,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.96x = 36,292.62 × 14,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.96x = 521,254,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,254,932.31/26,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.36

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