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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.10, 36,243.60 and 14,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.10, 36,243.60 and 14,326.76 is: 19,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.10 : 36,243.60 = 14,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.10/36,243.60 = 14,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.10x = 36,243.60 × 14,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.10x = 519,253,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,253,358.74/26,263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.21

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