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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.62, 36,272.21 and 14,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.62, 36,272.21 and 14,348.16 is: 19,800.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.62 : 36,272.21 = 14,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.62/36,272.21 = 14,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.62x = 36,272.21 × 14,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.62x = 520,439,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,439,400.89/26,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.15

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