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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.08, 36,259.30 and 14,338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.08, 36,259.30 and 14,338.62 is: 19,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.08 : 36,259.30 = 14,338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.08/36,259.30 = 14,338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.08x = 36,259.30 × 14,338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.08x = 519,908,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,908,324.17/26,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.13

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