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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.32, 36,267.48 and 14,344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.32, 36,267.48 and 14,344.74 is: 19,795.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.32 : 36,267.48 = 14,344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.32/36,267.48 = 14,344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.32x = 36,267.48 × 14,344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.32x = 520,247,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,247,571.06/26,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.34

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