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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.91, 36,271.58 and 14,345.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.91, 36,271.58 and 14,345.82 is: 19,796.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.91 : 36,271.58 = 14,345.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.91/36,271.58 = 14,345.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.91x = 36,271.58 × 14,345.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.91x = 520,345,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,345,486.07/26,284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.36

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