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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276, 36,261.65 and 14,340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276, 36,261.65 and 14,340.10 is: 19,789.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276 : 36,261.65 = 14,340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276/36,261.65 = 14,340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276x = 36,261.65 × 14,340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276x = 519,995,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,995,615.46/26,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,789.76

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