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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.82, 36,255.78 and 14,336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.82, 36,255.78 and 14,336.16 is: 19,783.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.82 : 36,255.78 = 14,336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.82/36,255.78 = 14,336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.82x = 36,255.78 × 14,336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.82x = 519,768,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,768,663.00/26,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.51

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