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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.87, 36,361.46 and 14,863.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.87, 36,361.46 and 14,863.92 is: 20,512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.87 : 36,361.46 = 14,863.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.87/36,361.46 = 14,863.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.87x = 36,361.46 × 14,863.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.87x = 540,473,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,473,832.52/26,348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.22

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