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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,287.92, 36,275.70 and 14,348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,287.92, 36,275.70 and 14,348.82 is: 19,800.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,287.92 : 36,275.70 = 14,348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,287.92/36,275.70 = 14,348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,287.92x = 36,275.70 × 14,348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,287.92x = 520,513,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,513,489.67/26,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.48

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