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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.86, 36,273.92 and 14,348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.86, 36,273.92 and 14,348.97 is: 19,802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.86 : 36,273.92 = 14,348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.86/36,273.92 = 14,348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.86x = 36,273.92 × 14,348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.86x = 520,493,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,493,318.12/26,284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.02

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