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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.47, 36,242.88 and 14,326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.47, 36,242.88 and 14,326.81 is: 19,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.47 : 36,242.88 = 14,326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.47/36,242.88 = 14,326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.47x = 36,242.88 × 14,326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.47x = 519,244,711.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,244,711.28/26,263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.60

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