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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.12, 36,265.96 and 14,343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.12, 36,265.96 and 14,343.23 is: 19,794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.12 : 36,265.96 = 14,343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.12/36,265.96 = 14,343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.12x = 36,265.96 × 14,343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.12x = 520,171,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,171,005.45/26,279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.08

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