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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.00, 36,256.61 and 14,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.00, 36,256.61 and 14,336.30 is: 19,784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.00 : 36,256.61 = 14,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.00/36,256.61 = 14,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.00x = 36,256.61 × 14,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.00x = 519,785,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,785,492.50/26,273.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.02

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