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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,287.06, 36,276.05 and 14,350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,287.06, 36,276.05 and 14,350.26 is: 19,803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,287.06 : 36,276.05 = 14,350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,287.06/36,276.05 = 14,350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,287.06x = 36,276.05 × 14,350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,287.06x = 520,570,749.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,570,749.27/26,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,803.31

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