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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.70, 36,243.21 and 14,327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.70, 36,243.21 and 14,327.27 is: 19,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.70 : 36,243.21 = 14,327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.70/36,243.21 = 14,327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.70x = 36,243.21 × 14,327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.70x = 519,266,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,266,255.34/26,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.25

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