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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.48, 36,293.58 and 14,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.48, 36,293.58 and 14,362.96 is: 19,821.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.48 : 36,293.58 = 14,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.48/36,293.58 = 14,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.48x = 36,293.58 × 14,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.48x = 521,283,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,283,237.80/26,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,821.05

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