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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.86, 36,275.30 and 14,349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.86, 36,275.30 and 14,349.97 is: 19,803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.86 : 36,275.30 = 14,349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.86/36,275.30 = 14,349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.86x = 36,275.30 × 14,349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.86x = 520,549,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,549,466.74/26,285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,803.40

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