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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,288.55, 36,278.74 and 14,352.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,288.55, 36,278.74 and 14,352.39 is: 19,806.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,288.55 : 36,278.74 = 14,352.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,288.55/36,278.74 = 14,352.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,288.55x = 36,278.74 × 14,352.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,288.55x = 520,686,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,686,443.79/26,288.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.59

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