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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.79, 36,293.76 and 14,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.79, 36,293.76 and 14,362.82 is: 19,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.79 : 36,293.76 = 14,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.79/36,293.76 = 14,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.79x = 36,293.76 × 14,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.79x = 521,280,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,280,560.53/26,299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.72

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