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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.54, 36,273.44 and 14,349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.54, 36,273.44 and 14,349.06 is: 19,801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.54 : 36,273.44 = 14,349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.54/36,273.44 = 14,349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.54x = 36,273.44 × 14,349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.54x = 520,489,695.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,489,695.22/26,285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.37

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