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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.84, 36,258.10 and 14,337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.84, 36,258.10 and 14,337.27 is: 19,785.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.84 : 36,258.10 = 14,337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.84/36,258.10 = 14,337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.84x = 36,258.10 × 14,337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.84x = 519,842,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,842,133.54/26,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.54

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