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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.84, 36,263.94 and 14,341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.84, 36,263.94 and 14,341.68 is: 19,791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.84 : 36,263.94 = 14,341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.84/36,263.94 = 14,341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.84x = 36,263.94 × 14,341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.84x = 520,085,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,085,823.02/26,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.80

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