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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.54, 36,255.06 and 14,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.54, 36,255.06 and 14,335.20 is: 19,782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.54 : 36,255.06 = 14,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.54/36,255.06 = 14,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.54x = 36,255.06 × 14,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.54x = 519,723,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,723,536.11/26,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.76

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