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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.43, 36,269.28 and 14,345.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.43, 36,269.28 and 14,345.46 is: 19,796.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.43 : 36,269.28 = 14,345.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.43/36,269.28 = 14,345.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.43x = 36,269.28 × 14,345.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.43x = 520,299,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,299,505.47/26,282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.48

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