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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.62, 36,244.02 and 14,327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.62, 36,244.02 and 14,327.01 is: 19,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.62 : 36,244.02 = 14,327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.62/36,244.02 = 14,327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.62x = 36,244.02 × 14,327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.62x = 519,268,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,268,436.98/26,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.40

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