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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.44, 36,273.42 and 14,348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.44, 36,273.42 and 14,348.46 is: 19,800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.44 : 36,273.42 = 14,348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.44/36,273.42 = 14,348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.44x = 36,273.42 × 14,348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.44x = 520,467,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,467,715.93/26,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.61

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