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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,288.78, 36,277.14 and 14,349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,288.78, 36,277.14 and 14,349.81 is: 19,801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,288.78 : 36,277.14 = 14,349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,288.78/36,277.14 = 14,349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,288.78x = 36,277.14 × 14,349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,288.78x = 520,570,066.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,570,066.34/26,288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.99

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