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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.94, 36,262.42 and 14,340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.94, 36,262.42 and 14,340.47 is: 19,789.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.94 : 36,262.42 = 14,340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.94/36,262.42 = 14,340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.94x = 36,262.42 × 14,340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.94x = 520,019,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,019,928.97/26,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,789.97

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