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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.65, 36,272.81 and 14,346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.65, 36,272.81 and 14,346.66 is: 19,797.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.65 : 36,272.81 = 14,346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.65/36,272.81 = 14,346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.65x = 36,272.81 × 14,346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.65x = 520,393,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,393,844.20/26,285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,797.64

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