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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.97, 36,273.61 and 14,349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.97, 36,273.61 and 14,349.29 is: 19,801.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.97 : 36,273.61 = 14,349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.97/36,273.61 = 14,349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.97x = 36,273.61 × 14,349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.97x = 520,500,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,500,477.49/26,285.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.46

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