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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.02, 36,523.92 and 26,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.02, 36,523.92 and 26,014.32 is: 36,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.02 : 36,523.92 = 26,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.02/36,523.92 = 26,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.02x = 36,523.92 × 26,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.02x = 950,144,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,144,942.53/26,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,149.15

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