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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.08, 36,292.87 and 14,362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.08, 36,292.87 and 14,362.42 is: 19,820.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.08 : 36,292.87 = 14,362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.08/36,292.87 = 14,362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.08x = 36,292.87 × 14,362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.08x = 521,253,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,253,406.04/26,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.21

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