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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.64, 36,268.56 and 14,344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.64, 36,268.56 and 14,344.98 is: 19,796.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.64 : 36,268.56 = 14,344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.64/36,268.56 = 14,344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.64x = 36,268.56 × 14,344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.64x = 520,271,767.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,271,767.83/26,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.02

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