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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.82, 36,259.16 and 14,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.82, 36,259.16 and 14,338.26 is: 19,786.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.82 : 36,259.16 = 14,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.82/36,259.16 = 14,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.82x = 36,259.16 × 14,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.82x = 519,893,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,893,263.46/26,274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.75

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