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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.64, 36,243.93 and 14,327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.64, 36,243.93 and 14,327.24 is: 19,771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.64 : 36,243.93 = 14,327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.64/36,243.93 = 14,327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.64x = 36,243.93 × 14,327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.64x = 519,275,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,275,302.43/26,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.65

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