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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.75, 36,271.83 and 14,347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.75, 36,271.83 and 14,347.18 is: 19,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.75 : 36,271.83 = 14,347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.75/36,271.83 = 14,347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.75x = 36,271.83 × 14,347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.75x = 520,398,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,398,473.94/26,283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.25

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