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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.78, 36,271.96 and 14,348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.78, 36,271.96 and 14,348.10 is: 19,799.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.78 : 36,271.96 = 14,348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.78/36,271.96 = 14,348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.78x = 36,271.96 × 14,348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.78x = 520,433,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,433,709.28/26,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.81

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