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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,278.56, 36,265.19 and 14,342.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,278.56, 36,265.19 and 14,342.67 is: 19,793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,278.56 : 36,265.19 = 14,342.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,278.56/36,265.19 = 14,342.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,278.56x = 36,265.19 × 14,342.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,278.56x = 520,139,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,139,652.66/26,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.31

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