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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.81, 36,262.77 and 14,340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.81, 36,262.77 and 14,340.92 is: 19,790.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.81 : 36,262.77 = 14,340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.81/36,262.77 = 14,340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.81x = 36,262.77 × 14,340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.81x = 520,041,302.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,041,302.23/26,276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,790.89

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