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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.44, 36,268.16 and 14,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.44, 36,268.16 and 14,344.72 is: 19,795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.44 : 36,268.16 = 14,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.44/36,268.16 = 14,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.44x = 36,268.16 × 14,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.44x = 520,256,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,256,600.12/26,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.59

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