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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.52, 36,271.36 and 14,347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.52, 36,271.36 and 14,347.12 is: 19,799.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.52 : 36,271.36 = 14,347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.52/36,271.36 = 14,347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.52x = 36,271.36 × 14,347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.52x = 520,389,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,389,554.48/26,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.08

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