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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.84, 36,261.78 and 14,340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.84, 36,261.78 and 14,340.07 is: 19,789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.84 : 36,261.78 = 14,340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.84/36,261.78 = 14,340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.84x = 36,261.78 × 14,340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.84x = 519,996,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,996,455.08/26,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,789.16

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