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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.10, 36,259.73 and 14,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.10, 36,259.73 and 14,338.70 is: 19,787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.10 : 36,259.73 = 14,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.10/36,259.73 = 14,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.10x = 36,259.73 × 14,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.10x = 519,917,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,917,137.56/26,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.45

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