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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.75, 36,270.45 and 14,346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.75, 36,270.45 and 14,346.18 is: 19,797.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.75 : 36,270.45 = 14,346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.75/36,270.45 = 14,346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.75x = 36,270.45 × 14,346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.75x = 520,342,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,342,404.38/26,282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,797.87

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