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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.42, 36,241.25 and 14,325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.42, 36,241.25 and 14,325.18 is: 19,769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.42 : 36,241.25 = 14,325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.42/36,241.25 = 14,325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.42x = 36,241.25 × 14,325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.42x = 519,162,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,162,429.68/26,261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.02

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