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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.88, 36,273.96 and 14,348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.88, 36,273.96 and 14,348.64 is: 19,800.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.88 : 36,273.96 = 14,348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.88/36,273.96 = 14,348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.88x = 36,273.96 × 14,348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.88x = 520,481,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,481,993.41/26,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.82

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