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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.68, 36,253.80 and 14,335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.68, 36,253.80 and 14,335.74 is: 19,781.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.68 : 36,253.80 = 14,335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.68/36,253.80 = 14,335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.68x = 36,253.80 × 14,335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.68x = 519,725,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,725,050.81/26,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.96

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