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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.12, 36,259.54 and 14,338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.12, 36,259.54 and 14,338.42 is: 19,786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.12 : 36,259.54 = 14,338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.12/36,259.54 = 14,338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.12x = 36,259.54 × 14,338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.12x = 519,904,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,904,513.53/26,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.95

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