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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.14, 36,241.86 and 14,325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.14, 36,241.86 and 14,325.74 is: 19,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.14 : 36,241.86 = 14,325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.14/36,241.86 = 14,325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.14x = 36,241.86 × 14,325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.14x = 519,191,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,191,282.27/26,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.58

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