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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.53, 36,267.23 and 14,344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.53, 36,267.23 and 14,344.13 is: 19,794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.53 : 36,267.23 = 14,344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.53/36,267.23 = 14,344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.53x = 36,267.23 × 14,344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.53x = 520,221,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,221,861.86/26,280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.95

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