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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.96, 36,267.60 and 14,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.96, 36,267.60 and 14,344.08 is: 19,794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.96 : 36,267.60 = 14,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.96/36,267.60 = 14,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.96x = 36,267.60 × 14,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.96x = 520,225,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,225,355.81/26,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.76

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