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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.25, 36,241.29 and 14,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.25, 36,241.29 and 14,325.68 is: 19,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.25 : 36,241.29 = 14,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.25/36,241.29 = 14,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.25x = 36,241.29 × 14,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.25x = 519,181,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,181,123.33/26,262.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.10

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