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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.68, 36,256.36 and 14,335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.68, 36,256.36 and 14,335.10 is: 19,783.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.68 : 36,256.36 = 14,335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.68/36,256.36 = 14,335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.68x = 36,256.36 × 14,335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.68x = 519,738,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,738,593.93/26,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.23

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