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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,278.84, 36,264.54 and 14,342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,278.84, 36,264.54 and 14,342.07 is: 19,791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,278.84 : 36,264.54 = 14,342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,278.84/36,264.54 = 14,342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,278.84x = 36,264.54 × 14,342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,278.84x = 520,108,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,108,571.20/26,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.92

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