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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.76, 36,263.42 and 14,341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.76, 36,263.42 and 14,341.35 is: 19,791.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.76 : 36,263.42 = 14,341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.76/36,263.42 = 14,341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.76x = 36,263.42 × 14,341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.76x = 520,066,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,066,398.42/26,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.12

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