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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.04, 36,253.50 and 14,335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.04, 36,253.50 and 14,335.13 is: 19,781.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.04 : 36,253.50 = 14,335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.04/36,253.50 = 14,335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.04x = 36,253.50 × 14,335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.04x = 519,698,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,698,454.19/26,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.43

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