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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.48, 36,242.10 and 14,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.48, 36,242.10 and 14,325.72 is: 19,769.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.48 : 36,242.10 = 14,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.48/36,242.10 = 14,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.48x = 36,242.10 × 14,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.48x = 519,194,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,194,040.90/26,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.42

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