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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.14, 36,260.94 and 14,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.14, 36,260.94 and 14,340.16 is: 19,789.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.14 : 36,260.94 = 14,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.14/36,260.94 = 14,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.14x = 36,260.94 × 14,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.14x = 519,987,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,987,681.35/26,276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,789.35

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