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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.02, 36,254.11 and 14,334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.02, 36,254.11 and 14,334.63 is: 19,781.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.02 : 36,254.11 = 14,334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.02/36,254.11 = 14,334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.02x = 36,254.11 × 14,334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.02x = 519,689,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,689,252.83/26,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.85

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