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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.03, 36,266.54 and 14,343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.03, 36,266.54 and 14,343.63 is: 19,794.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.03 : 36,266.54 = 14,343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.03/36,266.54 = 14,343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.03x = 36,266.54 × 14,343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.03x = 520,193,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,193,831.14/26,280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.26

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