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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.88, 36,266.36 and 14,343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.88, 36,266.36 and 14,343.48 is: 19,794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.88 : 36,266.36 = 14,343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.88/36,266.36 = 14,343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.88x = 36,266.36 × 14,343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.88x = 520,185,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,185,737.62/26,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.07

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