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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.43, 36,258 and 14,336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.43, 36,258 and 14,336.97 is: 19,785.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.43 : 36,258 = 14,336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.43/36,258 = 14,336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.43x = 36,258 × 14,336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.43x = 519,829,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,829,858.26/26,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.38

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