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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.01, 36,260.76 and 14,339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.01, 36,260.76 and 14,339.31 is: 19,788.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.01 : 36,260.76 = 14,339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.01/36,260.76 = 14,339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.01x = 36,260.76 × 14,339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.01x = 519,954,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,954,278.48/26,276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,788.17

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