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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.70, 36,241.83 and 14,326.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.70, 36,241.83 and 14,326.27 is: 19,769.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.70 : 36,241.83 = 14,326.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.70/36,241.83 = 14,326.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.70x = 36,241.83 × 14,326.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.70x = 519,210,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,210,151.27/26,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.87

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