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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.33, 36,256.69 and 14,336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.33, 36,256.69 and 14,336.32 is: 19,784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.33 : 36,256.69 = 14,336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.33/36,256.69 = 14,336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.33x = 36,256.69 × 14,336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.33x = 519,787,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,787,637.75/26,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.60

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