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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.76, 36,275.04 and 14,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.76, 36,275.04 and 14,349.60 is: 19,802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.76 : 36,275.04 = 14,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.76/36,275.04 = 14,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.76x = 36,275.04 × 14,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.76x = 520,532,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,532,313.98/26,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.83

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