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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.42, 36,242.63 and 14,326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.42, 36,242.63 and 14,326.18 is: 19,770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.42 : 36,242.63 = 14,326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.42/36,242.63 = 14,326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.42x = 36,242.63 × 14,326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.42x = 519,218,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,218,441.05/26,262.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.40

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