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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.53, 36,263.09 and 14,341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.53, 36,263.09 and 14,341.13 is: 19,790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.53 : 36,263.09 = 14,341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.53/36,263.09 = 14,341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.53x = 36,263.09 × 14,341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.53x = 520,053,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,053,434.87/26,277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,790.81

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