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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.18, 36,266.67 and 14,343.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.18, 36,266.67 and 14,343.75 is: 19,794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.18 : 36,266.67 = 14,343.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.18/36,266.67 = 14,343.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.18x = 36,266.67 × 14,343.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.18x = 520,200,047.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,200,047.81/26,280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.39

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