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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.98, 36,267.45 and 14,344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.98, 36,267.45 and 14,344.22 is: 19,794.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.98 : 36,267.45 = 14,344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.98/36,267.45 = 14,344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.98x = 36,267.45 × 14,344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.98x = 520,228,100.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,228,100.30/26,280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.86

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