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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,343.87, 36,354.57 and 14,858.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,343.87, 36,354.57 and 14,858.93 is: 20,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,343.87 : 36,354.57 = 14,858.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,343.87/36,354.57 = 14,858.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,343.87x = 36,354.57 × 14,858.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,343.87x = 540,189,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,189,925.06/26,343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.34

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