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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.85, 36,380.62 and 14,263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.85, 36,380.62 and 14,263.29 is: 19,683.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.85 : 36,380.62 = 14,263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.85/36,380.62 = 14,263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.85x = 36,380.62 × 14,263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.85x = 518,907,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,907,351.27/26,362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,683.28

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