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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.72, 36,274.13 and 14,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.72, 36,274.13 and 14,348.95 is: 19,801.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.72 : 36,274.13 = 14,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.72/36,274.13 = 14,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.72x = 36,274.13 × 14,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.72x = 520,495,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,495,569.04/26,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.46

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