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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.56, 36,267.96 and 14,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.56, 36,267.96 and 14,344.68 is: 19,796.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.56 : 36,267.96 = 14,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.56/36,267.96 = 14,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.56x = 36,267.96 × 14,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.56x = 520,252,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,252,280.45/26,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.09

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