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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.03, 36,271.36 and 14,347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.03, 36,271.36 and 14,347.56 is: 19,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.03 : 36,271.36 = 14,347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.03/36,271.36 = 14,347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.03x = 36,271.36 × 14,347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.03x = 520,405,667.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,405,667.83/26,284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.31

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