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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.52, 36,265.84 and 14,343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.52, 36,265.84 and 14,343.12 is: 19,793.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.52 : 36,265.84 = 14,343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.52/36,265.84 = 14,343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.52x = 36,265.84 × 14,343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.52x = 520,165,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,165,295.02/26,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.56

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