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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.46, 36,255.51 and 14,335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.46, 36,255.51 and 14,335.49 is: 19,782.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.46 : 36,255.51 = 14,335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.46/36,255.51 = 14,335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.46x = 36,255.51 × 14,335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.46x = 519,740,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,740,501.05/26,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.71

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