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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.23, 36,262.28 and 14,340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.23, 36,262.28 and 14,340.47 is: 19,789.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.23 : 36,262.28 = 14,340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.23/36,262.28 = 14,340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.23x = 36,262.28 × 14,340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.23x = 520,017,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,017,885.46/26,277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,789.68

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