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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.83, 36,293.90 and 14,363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.83, 36,293.90 and 14,363.17 is: 19,821.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.83 : 36,293.90 = 14,363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.83/36,293.90 = 14,363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.83x = 36,293.90 × 14,363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.83x = 521,295,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,295,455.66/26,299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,821.25

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