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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.90, 36,241.47 and 14,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.90, 36,241.47 and 14,326.14 is: 19,769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.90 : 36,241.47 = 14,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.90/36,241.47 = 14,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.90x = 36,241.47 × 14,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.90x = 519,200,373.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,200,373.03/26,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.35

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