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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.65, 36,260.53 and 14,339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.65, 36,260.53 and 14,339.24 is: 19,788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.65 : 36,260.53 = 14,339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.65/36,260.53 = 14,339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.65x = 36,260.53 × 14,339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.65x = 519,948,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,948,315.70/26,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,788.22

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