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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.59, 36,293.56 and 14,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.59, 36,293.56 and 14,362.92 is: 19,820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.59 : 36,293.56 = 14,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.59/36,293.56 = 14,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.59x = 36,293.56 × 14,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.59x = 521,281,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,281,498.80/26,299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.90

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