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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,286.56, 36,274.92 and 14,349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,286.56, 36,274.92 and 14,349.86 is: 19,802.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,286.56 : 36,274.92 = 14,349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,286.56/36,274.92 = 14,349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,286.56x = 36,274.92 × 14,349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,286.56x = 520,540,023.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,540,023.51/26,286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.52

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