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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.94, 36,408.52 and 14,283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.94, 36,408.52 and 14,283.55 is: 19,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.94 : 36,408.52 = 14,283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.94/36,408.52 = 14,283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.94x = 36,408.52 × 14,283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.94x = 520,042,884.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,042,884.82/26,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.33

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