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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.49, 36,242.17 and 14,325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.49, 36,242.17 and 14,325.83 is: 19,769.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.49 : 36,242.17 = 14,325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.49/36,242.17 = 14,325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.49x = 36,242.17 × 14,325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.49x = 519,199,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,199,138.86/26,262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.61

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