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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.25, 36,255.58 and 14,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.25, 36,255.58 and 14,335.55 is: 19,782.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.25 : 36,255.58 = 14,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.25/36,255.58 = 14,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.25x = 36,255.58 × 14,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.25x = 519,743,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,743,462.75/26,272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.99

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