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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.11, 36,266.83 and 14,343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.11, 36,266.83 and 14,343.64 is: 19,794.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.11 : 36,266.83 = 14,343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.11/36,266.83 = 14,343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.11x = 36,266.83 × 14,343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.11x = 520,198,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,198,353.46/26,280.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.38

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