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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.30, 36,261.99 and 14,340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.30, 36,261.99 and 14,340.78 is: 19,789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.30 : 36,261.99 = 14,340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.30/36,261.99 = 14,340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.30x = 36,261.99 × 14,340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.30x = 520,025,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,025,220.95/26,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,789.90

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