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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.46, 36,258.27 and 14,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.46, 36,258.27 and 14,337.49 is: 19,785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.46 : 36,258.27 = 14,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.46/36,258.27 = 14,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.46x = 36,258.27 × 14,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.46x = 519,852,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,852,583.54/26,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.47

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