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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.48, 36,267.87 and 14,345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.48, 36,267.87 and 14,345.02 is: 19,795.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.48 : 36,267.87 = 14,345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.48/36,267.87 = 14,345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.48x = 36,267.87 × 14,345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.48x = 520,263,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,263,134.94/26,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.81

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