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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,278.51, 36,264.45 and 14,342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,278.51, 36,264.45 and 14,342.10 is: 19,792.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,278.51 : 36,264.45 = 14,342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,278.51/36,264.45 = 14,342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,278.51x = 36,264.45 × 14,342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,278.51x = 520,108,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,108,404.20/26,278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,792.16

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