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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.65, 36,267.35 and 14,344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.65, 36,267.35 and 14,344.89 is: 19,795.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.65 : 36,267.35 = 14,344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.65/36,267.35 = 14,344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.65x = 36,267.35 × 14,344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.65x = 520,251,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,251,074.62/26,281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.22

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