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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.63, 36,293.24 and 14,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.63, 36,293.24 and 14,362.93 is: 19,820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.63 : 36,293.24 = 14,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.63/36,293.24 = 14,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.63x = 36,293.24 × 14,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.63x = 521,277,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,277,265.59/26,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.71

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