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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.50, 36,254.54 and 14,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.50, 36,254.54 and 14,334.80 is: 19,781.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.50 : 36,254.54 = 14,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.50/36,254.54 = 14,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.50x = 36,254.54 × 14,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.50x = 519,701,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,701,434.56/26,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.95

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