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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.21, 36,267.81 and 14,344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.21, 36,267.81 and 14,344.45 is: 19,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.21 : 36,267.81 = 14,344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.21/36,267.81 = 14,344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.21x = 36,267.81 × 14,344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.21x = 520,241,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,241,787.15/26,281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.20

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