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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.98, 36,268.83 and 14,345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.98, 36,268.83 and 14,345.22 is: 19,796.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.98 : 36,268.83 = 14,345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.98/36,268.83 = 14,345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.98x = 36,268.83 × 14,345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.98x = 520,284,345.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,284,345.49/26,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.24

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