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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.16, 36,256.92 and 14,336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.16, 36,256.92 and 14,336.50 is: 19,784.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.16 : 36,256.92 = 14,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.16/36,256.92 = 14,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.16x = 36,256.92 × 14,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.16x = 519,797,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,797,333.58/26,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.35

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