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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.98, 36,257.78 and 14,337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.98, 36,257.78 and 14,337.06 is: 19,784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.98 : 36,257.78 = 14,337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.98/36,257.78 = 14,337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.98x = 36,257.78 × 14,337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.98x = 519,829,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,829,967.33/26,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.97

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