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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.71, 36,267.39 and 14,344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.71, 36,267.39 and 14,344.85 is: 19,795.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.71 : 36,267.39 = 14,344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.71/36,267.39 = 14,344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.71x = 36,267.39 × 14,344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.71x = 520,250,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,250,088.10/26,281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.14

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