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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.83, 36,257.38 and 14,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.83, 36,257.38 and 14,336.82 is: 19,785.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.83 : 36,257.38 = 14,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.83/36,257.38 = 14,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.83x = 36,257.38 × 14,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.83x = 519,815,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,815,555.76/26,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.29

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