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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.88, 36,270.50 and 14,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.88, 36,270.50 and 14,346.52 is: 19,798.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.88 : 36,270.50 = 14,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.88/36,270.50 = 14,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.88x = 36,270.50 × 14,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.88x = 520,355,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,355,453.66/26,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,798.27

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