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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,286.11, 36,274.89 and 14,349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,286.11, 36,274.89 and 14,349.45 is: 19,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,286.11 : 36,274.89 = 14,349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,286.11/36,274.89 = 14,349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,286.11x = 36,274.89 × 14,349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,286.11x = 520,524,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,524,720.31/26,286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.28

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