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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.96, 36,256.20 and 14,335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.96, 36,256.20 and 14,335.99 is: 19,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.96 : 36,256.20 = 14,335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.96/36,256.20 = 14,335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.96x = 36,256.20 × 14,335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.96x = 519,768,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,768,520.64/26,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.40

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