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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.21, 36,266.43 and 14,343.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.21, 36,266.43 and 14,343.45 is: 19,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.21 : 36,266.43 = 14,343.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.21/36,266.43 = 14,343.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.21x = 36,266.43 × 14,343.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.21x = 520,185,643.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,185,643.17/26,280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.81

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