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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.08, 36,516.42 and 14,362.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.08, 36,516.42 and 14,362.29 is: 19,819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.08 : 36,516.42 = 14,362.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.08/36,516.42 = 14,362.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.08x = 36,516.42 × 14,362.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.08x = 524,459,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,459,413.80/26,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,819.28

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