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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.83, 36,267.65 and 14,344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.83, 36,267.65 and 14,344.41 is: 19,795.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.83 : 36,267.65 = 14,344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.83/36,267.65 = 14,344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.83x = 36,267.65 × 14,344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.83x = 520,237,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,237,969.61/26,280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.34

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