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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.62, 36,239.63 and 14,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.62, 36,239.63 and 14,323.92 is: 19,767.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.62 : 36,239.63 = 14,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.62/36,239.63 = 14,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.62x = 36,239.63 × 14,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.62x = 519,093,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,093,560.95/26,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.00

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