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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.49, 36,272.31 and 14,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.49, 36,272.31 and 14,347.70 is: 19,799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.49 : 36,272.31 = 14,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.49/36,272.31 = 14,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.49x = 36,272.31 × 14,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.49x = 520,424,222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,424,222.19/26,284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.67

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