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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.12, 36,255.40 and 14,335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.12, 36,255.40 and 14,335.42 is: 19,782.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.12 : 36,255.40 = 14,335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.12/36,255.40 = 14,335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.12x = 36,255.40 × 14,335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.12x = 519,736,386.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,736,386.27/26,272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.81

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