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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.43, 36,261 and 14,339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.43, 36,261 and 14,339.46 is: 19,788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.43 : 36,261 = 14,339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.43/36,261 = 14,339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.43x = 36,261 × 14,339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.43x = 519,963,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,963,159.06/26,276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,788.20

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