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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,345.63, 36,356.89 and 14,246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,345.63, 36,356.89 and 14,246.03 is: 19,659.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,345.63 : 36,356.89 = 14,246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,345.63/36,356.89 = 14,246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,345.63x = 36,356.89 × 14,246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,345.63x = 517,941,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,941,400.92/26,345.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.48

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