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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.18, 36,271.54 and 14,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.18, 36,271.54 and 14,347.28 is: 19,799.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.18 : 36,271.54 = 14,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.18/36,271.54 = 14,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.18x = 36,271.54 × 14,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.18x = 520,397,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,397,940.41/26,283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.66

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