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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.76, 36,259.44 and 14,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.76, 36,259.44 and 14,338.24 is: 19,786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.76 : 36,259.44 = 14,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.76/36,259.44 = 14,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.76x = 36,259.44 × 14,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.76x = 519,896,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,896,552.99/26,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.92

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