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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.15, 36,240.44 and 14,325.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.15, 36,240.44 and 14,325.39 is: 19,768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.15 : 36,240.44 = 14,325.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.15/36,240.44 = 14,325.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.15x = 36,240.44 × 14,325.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.15x = 519,158,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,158,365.14/26,262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.31

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