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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.59, 36,268.33 and 14,344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.59, 36,268.33 and 14,344.82 is: 19,795.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.59 : 36,268.33 = 14,344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.59/36,268.33 = 14,344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.59x = 36,268.33 × 14,344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.59x = 520,262,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,262,665.55/26,281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.71

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