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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.59, 36,266.95 and 14,343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.59, 36,266.95 and 14,343.82 is: 19,794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.59 : 36,266.95 = 14,343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.59/36,266.95 = 14,343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.59x = 36,266.95 × 14,343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.59x = 520,206,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,206,666.01/26,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.33

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