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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.67, 36,293.36 and 14,363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.67, 36,293.36 and 14,363.01 is: 19,820.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.67 : 36,293.36 = 14,363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.67/36,293.36 = 14,363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.67x = 36,293.36 × 14,363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.67x = 521,281,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,281,892.61/26,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.85

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