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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.61, 36,273.56 and 14,349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.61, 36,273.56 and 14,349.15 is: 19,801.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.61 : 36,273.56 = 14,349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.61/36,273.56 = 14,349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.61x = 36,273.56 × 14,349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.61x = 520,494,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,494,681.73/26,285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.51

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