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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.91, 36,273.56 and 14,348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.91, 36,273.56 and 14,348.54 is: 19,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.91 : 36,273.56 = 14,348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.91/36,273.56 = 14,348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.91x = 36,273.56 × 14,348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.91x = 520,472,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,472,645.54/26,284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.20

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