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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.55, 36,241.89 and 14,325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.55, 36,241.89 and 14,325.62 is: 19,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.55 : 36,241.89 = 14,325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.55/36,241.89 = 14,325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.55x = 36,241.89 × 14,325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.55x = 519,187,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,187,634.83/26,262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.13

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