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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.27, 36,239.20 and 14,323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.27, 36,239.20 and 14,323.64 is: 19,766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.27 : 36,239.20 = 14,323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.27/36,239.20 = 14,323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.27x = 36,239.20 × 14,323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.27x = 519,077,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,077,037.68/26,260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,766.63

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