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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.91, 36,273.22 and 14,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.91, 36,273.22 and 14,348.14 is: 19,800.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.91 : 36,273.22 = 14,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.91/36,273.22 = 14,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.91x = 36,273.22 × 14,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.91x = 520,453,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,453,112.26/26,284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.46

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