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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.68, 36,256.18 and 14,335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.68, 36,256.18 and 14,335.98 is: 19,783.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.68 : 36,256.18 = 14,335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.68/36,256.18 = 14,335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.68x = 36,256.18 × 14,335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.68x = 519,767,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,767,871.36/26,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.59

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