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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.23, 36,241.74 and 14,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.23, 36,241.74 and 14,326.20 is: 19,770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.23 : 36,241.74 = 14,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.23/36,241.74 = 14,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.23x = 36,241.74 × 14,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.23x = 519,206,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,206,415.59/26,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.08

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