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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.35, 36,269.12 and 14,345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.35, 36,269.12 and 14,345.33 is: 19,797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.35 : 36,269.12 = 14,345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.35/36,269.12 = 14,345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.35x = 36,269.12 × 14,345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.35x = 520,292,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,292,349.73/26,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,797.02

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