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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,286.85, 36,275.35 and 14,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,286.85, 36,275.35 and 14,350.27 is: 19,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,286.85 : 36,275.35 = 14,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,286.85/36,275.35 = 14,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,286.85x = 36,275.35 × 14,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,286.85x = 520,560,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,560,940.28/26,286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,803.10

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