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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.82, 36,257.54 and 14,337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.82, 36,257.54 and 14,337.38 is: 19,785.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.82 : 36,257.54 = 14,337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.82/36,257.54 = 14,337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.82x = 36,257.54 × 14,337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.82x = 519,838,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,838,128.85/26,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.40

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