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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.20, 36,241.22 and 14,325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.20, 36,241.22 and 14,325.31 is: 19,769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.20 : 36,241.22 = 14,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.20/36,241.22 = 14,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.20x = 36,241.22 × 14,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.20x = 519,166,711.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,166,711.28/26,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.34

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