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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.94, 36,260.60 and 14,339.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.94, 36,260.60 and 14,339.01 is: 19,787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.94 : 36,260.60 = 14,339.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.94/36,260.60 = 14,339.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.94x = 36,260.60 × 14,339.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.94x = 519,941,034.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,941,034.31/26,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.73

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