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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.26, 36,254.55 and 14,334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.26, 36,254.55 and 14,334.79 is: 19,782.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.26 : 36,254.55 = 14,334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.26/36,254.55 = 14,334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.26x = 36,254.55 × 14,334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.26x = 519,701,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,701,360.79/26,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.13

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