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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.24, 36,258.34 and 14,337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.24, 36,258.34 and 14,337.54 is: 19,785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.24 : 36,258.34 = 14,337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.24/36,258.34 = 14,337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.24x = 36,258.34 × 14,337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.24x = 519,855,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,855,400.08/26,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.74

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