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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.02, 36,255.49 and 14,335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.02, 36,255.49 and 14,335.63 is: 19,783.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.02 : 36,255.49 = 14,335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.02/36,255.49 = 14,335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.02x = 36,255.49 × 14,335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.02x = 519,745,290.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,745,290.11/26,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.23

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