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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,278.02, 36,263.81 and 14,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,278.02, 36,263.81 and 14,341.62 is: 19,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,278.02 : 36,263.81 = 14,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,278.02/36,263.81 = 14,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,278.02x = 36,263.81 × 14,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,278.02x = 520,081,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,081,711.06/26,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.51

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