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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,278.68, 36,264.11 and 14,341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,278.68, 36,264.11 and 14,341.71 is: 19,791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,278.68 : 36,264.11 = 14,341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,278.68/36,264.11 = 14,341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,278.68x = 36,264.11 × 14,341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,278.68x = 520,089,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,089,277.32/26,278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.30

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