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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.90, 36,259.46 and 14,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.90, 36,259.46 and 14,338.50 is: 19,787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.90 : 36,259.46 = 14,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.90/36,259.46 = 14,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.90x = 36,259.46 × 14,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.90x = 519,906,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,906,303.06/26,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.18

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