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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.40, 36,242.16 and 14,326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.40, 36,242.16 and 14,326.64 is: 19,770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.40 : 36,242.16 = 14,326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.40/36,242.16 = 14,326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.40x = 36,242.16 × 14,326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.40x = 519,228,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,228,379.14/26,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.04

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