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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.40, 36,240.78 and 14,325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.40, 36,240.78 and 14,325.64 is: 19,768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.40 : 36,240.78 = 14,325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.40/36,240.78 = 14,325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.40x = 36,240.78 × 14,325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.40x = 519,172,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,172,367.60/26,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.66

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