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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.77, 36,244.26 and 14,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.77, 36,244.26 and 14,327.36 is: 19,771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.77 : 36,244.26 = 14,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.77/36,244.26 = 14,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.77x = 36,244.26 × 14,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.77x = 519,284,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,284,560.95/26,263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.90

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