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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.41, 36,291.58 and 14,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.41, 36,291.58 and 14,360.32 is: 19,816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.41 : 36,291.58 = 14,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.41/36,291.58 = 14,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.41x = 36,291.58 × 14,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.41x = 521,158,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,158,702.11/26,299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,816.36

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