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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.25, 36,266.13 and 14,343.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.25, 36,266.13 and 14,343.35 is: 19,794.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.25 : 36,266.13 = 14,343.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.25/36,266.13 = 14,343.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.25x = 36,266.13 × 14,343.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.25x = 520,177,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,177,614.40/26,279.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.23

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