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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.56, 36,263.81 and 14,341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.56, 36,263.81 and 14,341.67 is: 19,791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.56 : 36,263.81 = 14,341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.56/36,263.81 = 14,341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.56x = 36,263.81 × 14,341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.56x = 520,083,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,083,342.94/26,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.92

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