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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.86, 36,408.41 and 14,283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.86, 36,408.41 and 14,283.47 is: 19,711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.86 : 36,408.41 = 14,283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.86/36,408.41 = 14,283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.86x = 36,408.41 × 14,283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.86x = 520,038,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,038,523.00/26,382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.22

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