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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.10, 36,255.59 and 14,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.10, 36,255.59 and 14,335.70 is: 19,783.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.10 : 36,255.59 = 14,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.10/36,255.59 = 14,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.10x = 36,255.59 × 14,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.10x = 519,749,008.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,749,008.61/26,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.31

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