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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.32, 36,255.09 and 14,335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.32, 36,255.09 and 14,335.66 is: 19,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.32 : 36,255.09 = 14,335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.32/36,255.09 = 14,335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.32x = 36,255.09 × 14,335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.32x = 519,740,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,740,643.51/26,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.82

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