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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.44, 36,259.62 and 14,338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.44, 36,259.62 and 14,338.46 is: 19,786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.44 : 36,259.62 = 14,338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.44/36,259.62 = 14,338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.44x = 36,259.62 × 14,338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.44x = 519,907,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,907,110.99/26,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.81

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