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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.02, 36,293.28 and 14,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.02, 36,293.28 and 14,362.26 is: 19,820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.02 : 36,293.28 = 14,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.02/36,293.28 = 14,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.02x = 36,293.28 × 14,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.02x = 521,253,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,253,523.61/26,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.26

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