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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.84, 36,256.56 and 14,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.84, 36,256.56 and 14,336.60 is: 19,783.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.84 : 36,256.56 = 14,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.84/36,256.56 = 14,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.84x = 36,256.56 × 14,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.84x = 519,795,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,795,798.10/26,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.78

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