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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.14, 36,266.72 and 14,343.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.14, 36,266.72 and 14,343.75 is: 19,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.14 : 36,266.72 = 14,343.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.14/36,266.72 = 14,343.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.14x = 36,266.72 × 14,343.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.14x = 520,200,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,200,693.28/26,280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.45

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