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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.05, 36,256.13 and 14,336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.05, 36,256.13 and 14,336.53 is: 19,784.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.05 : 36,256.13 = 14,336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.05/36,256.13 = 14,336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.05x = 36,256.13 × 14,336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.05x = 519,787,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,787,023.75/26,273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.04

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