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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.42, 36,261.44 and 14,339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.42, 36,261.44 and 14,339.75 is: 19,788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.42 : 36,261.44 = 14,339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.42/36,261.44 = 14,339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.42x = 36,261.44 × 14,339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.42x = 519,980,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,980,095.82/26,276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,788.85

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