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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.25, 36,256.96 and 14,336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.25, 36,256.96 and 14,336.55 is: 19,784.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.25 : 36,256.96 = 14,336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.25/36,256.96 = 14,336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.25x = 36,256.96 × 14,336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.25x = 519,799,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,799,719.89/26,273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.37

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