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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.85, 36,243.22 and 14,326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.85, 36,243.22 and 14,326.61 is: 19,770.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.85 : 36,243.22 = 14,326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.85/36,243.22 = 14,326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.85x = 36,243.22 × 14,326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.85x = 519,242,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,242,261.05/26,262.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.98

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