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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.53, 36,259.61 and 14,338.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.53, 36,259.61 and 14,338.63 is: 19,787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.53 : 36,259.61 = 14,338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.53/36,259.61 = 14,338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.53x = 36,259.61 × 14,338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.53x = 519,913,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,913,167.58/26,274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.73

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