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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.12, 36,241.95 and 14,325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.12, 36,241.95 and 14,325.51 is: 19,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.12 : 36,241.95 = 14,325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.12/36,241.95 = 14,325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.12x = 36,241.95 × 14,325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.12x = 519,184,235.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,184,235.93/26,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.32

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