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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,286.66, 36,275.57 and 14,349.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,286.66, 36,275.57 and 14,349.99 is: 19,802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,286.66 : 36,275.57 = 14,349.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,286.66/36,275.57 = 14,349.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,286.66x = 36,275.57 × 14,349.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,286.66x = 520,554,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,554,265.56/26,286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.98

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