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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.98, 36,408.57 and 14,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.98, 36,408.57 and 14,283.59 is: 19,711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.98 : 36,408.57 = 14,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.98/36,408.57 = 14,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.98x = 36,408.57 × 14,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.98x = 520,045,112.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,045,112.57/26,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.39

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