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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.89, 36,263.61 and 14,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.89, 36,263.61 and 14,341.50 is: 19,791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.89 : 36,263.61 = 14,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.89/36,263.61 = 14,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.89x = 36,263.61 × 14,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.89x = 520,074,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,074,562.82/26,277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.34

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