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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.64, 36,255.60 and 14,335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.64, 36,255.60 and 14,335.18 is: 19,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.64 : 36,255.60 = 14,335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.64/36,255.60 = 14,335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.64x = 36,255.60 × 14,335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.64x = 519,730,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,730,461.37/26,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.95

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