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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.56, 36,260.49 and 14,339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.56, 36,260.49 and 14,339.10 is: 19,788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.56 : 36,260.49 = 14,339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.56/36,260.49 = 14,339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.56x = 36,260.49 × 14,339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.56x = 519,942,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,942,792.16/26,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,788.08

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