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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.55, 36,254.73 and 14,334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.55, 36,254.73 and 14,334.99 is: 19,782.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.55 : 36,254.73 = 14,334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.55/36,254.73 = 14,334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.55x = 36,254.73 × 14,334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.55x = 519,711,192.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,711,192.00/26,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.28

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