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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.55, 36,259.58 and 14,339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.55, 36,259.58 and 14,339.03 is: 19,787.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.55 : 36,259.58 = 14,339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.55/36,259.58 = 14,339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.55x = 36,259.58 × 14,339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.55x = 519,927,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,927,133.71/26,275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.49

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