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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.54, 36,242.81 and 14,326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.54, 36,242.81 and 14,326.31 is: 19,770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.54 : 36,242.81 = 14,326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.54/36,242.81 = 14,326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.54x = 36,242.81 × 14,326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.54x = 519,225,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,225,659.70/26,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.58

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