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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.48, 36,274.82 and 14,349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.48, 36,274.82 and 14,349.45 is: 19,802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.48 : 36,274.82 = 14,349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.48/36,274.82 = 14,349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.48x = 36,274.82 × 14,349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.48x = 520,523,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,523,644.10/26,285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.71

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