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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.12, 36,254.03 and 14,334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.12, 36,254.03 and 14,334.42 is: 19,781.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.12 : 36,254.03 = 14,334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.12/36,254.03 = 14,334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.12x = 36,254.03 × 14,334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.12x = 519,680,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,680,421.04/26,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.43

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