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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.53, 36,265.85 and 14,343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.53, 36,265.85 and 14,343.13 is: 19,793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.53 : 36,265.85 = 14,343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.53/36,265.85 = 14,343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.53x = 36,265.85 × 14,343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.53x = 520,165,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,165,548.07/26,279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.57

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