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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.51, 36,256.28 and 14,336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.51, 36,256.28 and 14,336.06 is: 19,783.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.51 : 36,256.28 = 14,336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.51/36,256.28 = 14,336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.51x = 36,256.28 × 14,336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.51x = 519,771,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,771,952.50/26,272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.87

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