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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.92, 36,273.28 and 14,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.92, 36,273.28 and 14,348.52 is: 19,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.92 : 36,273.28 = 14,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.92/36,273.28 = 14,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.92x = 36,273.28 × 14,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.92x = 520,467,883.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,467,883.55/26,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.01

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