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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.82, 36,263.51 and 14,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.82, 36,263.51 and 14,341.41 is: 19,791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.82 : 36,263.51 = 14,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.82/36,263.51 = 14,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.82x = 36,263.51 × 14,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.82x = 520,069,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,069,847.02/26,277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.21

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