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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.70, 36,274.83 and 14,349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.70, 36,274.83 and 14,349.54 is: 19,802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.70 : 36,274.83 = 14,349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.70/36,274.83 = 14,349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.70x = 36,274.83 × 14,349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.70x = 520,527,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,527,124.08/26,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.67

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