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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.79, 36,269.73 and 14,346.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.79, 36,269.73 and 14,346.21 is: 19,797.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.79 : 36,269.73 = 14,346.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.79/36,269.73 = 14,346.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.79x = 36,269.73 × 14,346.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.79x = 520,333,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,333,163.22/26,282.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,797.49

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