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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.54, 36,244.19 and 14,327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.54, 36,244.19 and 14,327.31 is: 19,771.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.54 : 36,244.19 = 14,327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.54/36,244.19 = 14,327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.54x = 36,244.19 × 14,327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.54x = 519,281,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,281,745.83/26,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.96

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