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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.52, 36,293.43 and 14,362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.52, 36,293.43 and 14,362.91 is: 19,820.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.52 : 36,293.43 = 14,362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.52/36,293.43 = 14,362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.52x = 36,293.43 × 14,362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.52x = 521,279,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,279,268.68/26,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.87

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