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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.80, 36,259.04 and 14,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.80, 36,259.04 and 14,337.88 is: 19,786.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.80 : 36,259.04 = 14,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.80/36,259.04 = 14,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.80x = 36,259.04 × 14,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.80x = 519,877,764.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,877,764.44/26,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.17

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