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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.53, 36,268.61 and 14,345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.53, 36,268.61 and 14,345.13 is: 19,796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.53 : 36,268.61 = 14,345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.53/36,268.61 = 14,345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.53x = 36,268.61 × 14,345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.53x = 520,277,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,277,925.37/26,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.33

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