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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.79, 36,244.53 and 14,327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.79, 36,244.53 and 14,327.57 is: 19,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.79 : 36,244.53 = 14,327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.79/36,244.53 = 14,327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.79x = 36,244.53 × 14,327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.79x = 519,295,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,295,859.47/26,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.32

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