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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.76, 36,267.56 and 14,344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.76, 36,267.56 and 14,344.36 is: 19,795.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.76 : 36,267.56 = 14,344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.76/36,267.56 = 14,344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.76x = 36,267.56 × 14,344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.76x = 520,234,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,234,936.96/26,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.28

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