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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.88, 36,257.82 and 14,337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.88, 36,257.82 and 14,337.18 is: 19,785.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.88 : 36,257.82 = 14,337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.88/36,257.82 = 14,337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.88x = 36,257.82 × 14,337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.88x = 519,834,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,834,891.75/26,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.24

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