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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.64, 36,271.55 and 14,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.64, 36,271.55 and 14,347.25 is: 19,799.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.64 : 36,271.55 = 14,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.64/36,271.55 = 14,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.64x = 36,271.55 × 14,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.64x = 520,396,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,396,995.74/26,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.27

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