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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.99, 36,271.62 and 14,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.99, 36,271.62 and 14,347.20 is: 19,798.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.99 : 36,271.62 = 14,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.99/36,271.62 = 14,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.99x = 36,271.62 × 14,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.99x = 520,396,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,396,186.46/26,283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,798.98

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