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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.52, 36,269.98 and 14,346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.52, 36,269.98 and 14,346.12 is: 19,797.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.52 : 36,269.98 = 14,346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.52/36,269.98 = 14,346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.52x = 36,269.98 × 14,346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.52x = 520,333,485.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,333,485.48/26,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,797.70

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