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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.89, 36,241.52 and 14,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.89, 36,241.52 and 14,325.48 is: 19,769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.89 : 36,241.52 = 14,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.89/36,241.52 = 14,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.89x = 36,241.52 × 14,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.89x = 519,177,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,177,169.93/26,261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.22

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