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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.52, 36,261.73 and 14,340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.52, 36,261.73 and 14,340.12 is: 19,789.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.52 : 36,261.73 = 14,340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.52/36,261.73 = 14,340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.52x = 36,261.73 × 14,340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.52x = 519,997,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,997,441.55/26,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,789.43

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