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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.37, 36,243.68 and 14,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.37, 36,243.68 and 14,326.76 is: 19,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.37 : 36,243.68 = 14,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.37/36,243.68 = 14,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.37x = 36,243.68 × 14,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.37x = 519,254,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,254,252.02/26,263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.05

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