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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.23, 36,274.47 and 14,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.23, 36,274.47 and 14,349.20 is: 19,802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.23 : 36,274.47 = 14,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.23/36,274.47 = 14,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.23x = 36,274.47 × 14,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.23x = 520,509,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,509,624.92/26,285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.36

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