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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.84, 36,253.80 and 14,334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.84, 36,253.80 and 14,334.60 is: 19,781.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.84 : 36,253.80 = 14,334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.84/36,253.80 = 14,334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.84x = 36,253.80 × 14,334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.84x = 519,683,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,683,721.48/26,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.02

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