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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.37, 36,273.70 and 14,348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.37, 36,273.70 and 14,348.71 is: 19,801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.37 : 36,273.70 = 14,348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.37/36,273.70 = 14,348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.37x = 36,273.70 × 14,348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.37x = 520,480,801.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,480,801.93/26,285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.16

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