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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.10, 36,265.68 and 14,342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.10, 36,265.68 and 14,342.76 is: 19,793.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.10 : 36,265.68 = 14,342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.10/36,265.68 = 14,342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.10x = 36,265.68 × 14,342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.10x = 520,149,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,149,944.48/26,279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.29

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