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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.02, 36,267.66 and 14,344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.02, 36,267.66 and 14,344.32 is: 19,795.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.02 : 36,267.66 = 14,344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.02/36,267.66 = 14,344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.02x = 36,267.66 × 14,344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.02x = 520,234,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,234,920.69/26,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.08

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