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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,287.70, 36,277.59 and 14,351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,287.70, 36,277.59 and 14,351.54 is: 19,805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,287.70 : 36,277.59 = 14,351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,287.70/36,277.59 = 14,351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,287.70x = 36,277.59 × 14,351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,287.70x = 520,639,283.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,639,283.99/26,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,805.43

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