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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.98, 36,270.21 and 14,346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.98, 36,270.21 and 14,346.22 is: 19,797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.98 : 36,270.21 = 14,346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.98/36,270.21 = 14,346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.98x = 36,270.21 × 14,346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.98x = 520,340,412.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,340,412.11/26,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,797.62

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