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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.36, 36,256.92 and 14,336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.36, 36,256.92 and 14,336.43 is: 19,784.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.36 : 36,256.92 = 14,336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.36/36,256.92 = 14,336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.36x = 36,256.92 × 14,336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.36x = 519,794,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,794,605.87/26,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.09

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