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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,286.93, 36,275.92 and 14,350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,286.93, 36,275.92 and 14,350.25 is: 19,803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,286.93 : 36,275.92 = 14,350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,286.93/36,275.92 = 14,350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,286.93x = 36,275.92 × 14,350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,286.93x = 520,568,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,568,575.79/26,286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,803.32

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