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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.78, 36,263.79 and 14,341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.78, 36,263.79 and 14,341.23 is: 19,791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.78 : 36,263.79 = 14,341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.78/36,263.79 = 14,341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.78x = 36,263.79 × 14,341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.78x = 520,067,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,067,353.06/26,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.14

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