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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.08, 36,257.93 and 14,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.08, 36,257.93 and 14,337.62 is: 19,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.08 : 36,257.93 = 14,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.08/36,257.93 = 14,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.08x = 36,257.93 × 14,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.08x = 519,852,169.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,852,169.35/26,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.75

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