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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.12, 36,272.52 and 14,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.12, 36,272.52 and 14,348.24 is: 19,800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.12 : 36,272.52 = 14,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.12/36,272.52 = 14,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.12x = 36,272.52 × 14,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.12x = 520,446,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,446,822.36/26,285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.06

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