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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.93, 36,263.07 and 14,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.93, 36,263.07 and 14,340.96 is: 19,790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.93 : 36,263.07 = 14,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.93/36,263.07 = 14,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.93x = 36,263.07 × 14,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.93x = 520,047,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,047,236.35/26,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,790.27

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