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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.98, 36,259.25 and 14,337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.98, 36,259.25 and 14,337.91 is: 19,786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.98 : 36,259.25 = 14,337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.98/36,259.25 = 14,337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.98x = 36,259.25 × 14,337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.98x = 519,881,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,881,836.80/26,274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.19

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