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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.59, 36,343.28 and 14,853.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.59, 36,343.28 and 14,853.03 is: 20,494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.59 : 36,343.28 = 14,853.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.59/36,343.28 = 14,853.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.59x = 36,343.28 × 14,853.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.59x = 539,807,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,807,828.14/26,338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.94

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