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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.17, 36,268.77 and 14,345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.17, 36,268.77 and 14,345.28 is: 19,796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.17 : 36,268.77 = 14,345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.17/36,268.77 = 14,345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.17x = 36,268.77 × 14,345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.17x = 520,285,660.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,285,660.91/26,281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.90

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