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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.43, 36,255.23 and 14,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.43, 36,255.23 and 14,334.96 is: 19,782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.43 : 36,255.23 = 14,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.43/36,255.23 = 14,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.43x = 36,255.23 × 14,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.43x = 519,717,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,717,271.84/26,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.60

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