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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.46, 36,268.14 and 14,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.46, 36,268.14 and 14,344.70 is: 19,795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.46 : 36,268.14 = 14,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.46/36,268.14 = 14,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.46x = 36,268.14 × 14,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.46x = 520,255,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,255,587.86/26,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.54

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