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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.92, 36,259.52 and 14,338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.92, 36,259.52 and 14,338.42 is: 19,787.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.92 : 36,259.52 = 14,338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.92/36,259.52 = 14,338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.92x = 36,259.52 × 14,338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.92x = 519,904,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,904,064.42/26,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.09

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