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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.23, 36,411.68 and 14,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.23, 36,411.68 and 14,285.84 is: 19,714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.23 : 36,411.68 = 14,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.23/36,411.68 = 14,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.23x = 36,411.68 × 14,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.23x = 520,171,454.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,171,454.21/26,385.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.49

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