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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.88, 36,256.44 and 14,336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.88, 36,256.44 and 14,336.18 is: 19,783.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.88 : 36,256.44 = 14,336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.88/36,256.44 = 14,336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.88x = 36,256.44 × 14,336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.88x = 519,778,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,778,632.88/26,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.85

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