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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.77, 36,242.88 and 14,326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.77, 36,242.88 and 14,326.36 is: 19,770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.77 : 36,242.88 = 14,326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.77/36,242.88 = 14,326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.77x = 36,242.88 × 14,326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.77x = 519,228,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,228,509.43/26,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.52

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