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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.32, 36,256.47 and 14,336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.32, 36,256.47 and 14,336.66 is: 19,784.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.32 : 36,256.47 = 14,336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.32/36,256.47 = 14,336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.32x = 36,256.47 × 14,336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.32x = 519,796,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,796,683.19/26,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.20

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