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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.79, 36,242.19 and 14,325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.79, 36,242.19 and 14,325.81 is: 19,770.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.79 : 36,242.19 = 14,325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.79/36,242.19 = 14,325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.79x = 36,242.19 × 14,325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.79x = 519,198,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,198,727.92/26,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.12

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