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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.59, 36,261.07 and 14,339.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.59, 36,261.07 and 14,339.23 is: 19,788.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.59 : 36,261.07 = 14,339.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.59/36,261.07 = 14,339.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.59x = 36,261.07 × 14,339.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.59x = 519,955,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,955,696.28/26,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,788.55

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