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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.22, 36,265.04 and 14,342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.22, 36,265.04 and 14,342.46 is: 19,792.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.22 : 36,265.04 = 14,342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.22/36,265.04 = 14,342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.22x = 36,265.04 × 14,342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.22x = 520,129,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,129,885.60/26,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,792.44

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