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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.98, 36,266.10 and 14,343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.98, 36,266.10 and 14,343.18 is: 19,793.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.98 : 36,266.10 = 14,343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.98/36,266.10 = 14,343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.98x = 36,266.10 × 14,343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.98x = 520,171,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,171,200.20/26,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.44

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