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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.46, 36,256.89 and 14,336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.46, 36,256.89 and 14,336.49 is: 19,784.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.46 : 36,256.89 = 14,336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.46/36,256.89 = 14,336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.46x = 36,256.89 × 14,336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.46x = 519,796,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,796,540.92/26,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.09

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