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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.69, 36,258.96 and 14,338.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.69, 36,258.96 and 14,338.02 is: 19,786.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.69 : 36,258.96 = 14,338.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.69/36,258.96 = 14,338.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.69x = 36,258.96 × 14,338.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.69x = 519,881,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,881,693.66/26,274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.41

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