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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.10, 36,242.22 and 14,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.10, 36,242.22 and 14,325.76 is: 19,769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.10 : 36,242.22 = 14,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.10/36,242.22 = 14,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.10x = 36,242.22 × 14,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.10x = 519,197,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,197,345.59/26,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.83

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