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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.43, 36,293.02 and 14,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.43, 36,293.02 and 14,362.76 is: 19,820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.43 : 36,293.02 = 14,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.43/36,293.02 = 14,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.43x = 36,293.02 × 14,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.43x = 521,267,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,267,935.94/26,299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.50

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