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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.73, 36,260.21 and 14,338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.73, 36,260.21 and 14,338.96 is: 19,787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.73 : 36,260.21 = 14,338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.73/36,260.21 = 14,338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.73x = 36,260.21 × 14,338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.73x = 519,933,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,933,645.98/26,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.60

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