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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.98, 36,262 and 14,339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.98, 36,262 and 14,339.92 is: 19,788.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.98 : 36,262 = 14,339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.98/36,262 = 14,339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.98x = 36,262 × 14,339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.98x = 519,994,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,994,179.04/26,276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,788.96

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