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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.43, 36,256.61 and 14,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.43, 36,256.61 and 14,335.96 is: 19,783.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.43 : 36,256.61 = 14,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.43/36,256.61 = 14,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.43x = 36,256.61 × 14,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.43x = 519,773,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,773,310.70/26,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.98

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