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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.94, 36,263.80 and 14,341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.94, 36,263.80 and 14,341.47 is: 19,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.94 : 36,263.80 = 14,341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.94/36,263.80 = 14,341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.94x = 36,263.80 × 14,341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.94x = 520,076,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,076,199.79/26,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.36

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