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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.61, 36,269.42 and 14,346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.61, 36,269.42 and 14,346.15 is: 19,797.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.61 : 36,269.42 = 14,346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.61/36,269.42 = 14,346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.61x = 36,269.42 × 14,346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.61x = 520,326,331.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,326,331.99/26,282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,797.36

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