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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.14, 36,274.13 and 14,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.14, 36,274.13 and 14,348.40 is: 19,801.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.14 : 36,274.13 = 14,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.14/36,274.13 = 14,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.14x = 36,274.13 × 14,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.14x = 520,475,726.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,475,726.89/26,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.14

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