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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.92, 36,241.32 and 14,325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.92, 36,241.32 and 14,325.15 is: 19,768.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.92 : 36,241.32 = 14,325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.92/36,241.32 = 14,325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.92x = 36,241.32 × 14,325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.92x = 519,162,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,162,534.82/26,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.64

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