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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.98, 36,255.02 and 14,335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.98, 36,255.02 and 14,335.06 is: 19,782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.98 : 36,255.02 = 14,335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.98/36,255.02 = 14,335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.98x = 36,255.02 × 14,335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.98x = 519,717,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,717,887.00/26,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.21

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