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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.03, 36,258.92 and 14,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.03, 36,258.92 and 14,338.13 is: 19,787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.03 : 36,258.92 = 14,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.03/36,258.92 = 14,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.03x = 36,258.92 × 14,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.03x = 519,885,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,885,207.71/26,274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.04

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