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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.08, 36,262.89 and 14,340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.08, 36,262.89 and 14,340.92 is: 19,790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.08 : 36,262.89 = 14,340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.08/36,262.89 = 14,340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.08x = 36,262.89 × 14,340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.08x = 520,043,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,043,023.14/26,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,790.75

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