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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.78, 36,259.65 and 14,338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.78, 36,259.65 and 14,338.22 is: 19,786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.78 : 36,259.65 = 14,338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.78/36,259.65 = 14,338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.78x = 36,259.65 × 14,338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.78x = 519,898,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,898,657.52/26,274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.98

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