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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.77, 36,241.43 and 14,325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.77, 36,241.43 and 14,325.69 is: 19,768.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.77 : 36,241.43 = 14,325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.77/36,241.43 = 14,325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.77x = 36,241.43 × 14,325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.77x = 519,183,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,183,555.61/26,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.81

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