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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.96, 36,240.82 and 14,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.96, 36,240.82 and 14,325.48 is: 19,768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.96 : 36,240.82 = 14,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.96/36,240.82 = 14,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.96x = 36,240.82 × 14,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.96x = 519,167,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,167,142.09/26,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.79

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