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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.43, 36,259.37 and 14,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.43, 36,259.37 and 14,337.96 is: 19,786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.43 : 36,259.37 = 14,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.43/36,259.37 = 14,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.43x = 36,259.37 × 14,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.43x = 519,885,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,885,396.69/26,274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.74

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