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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.90, 36,244.18 and 14,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.90, 36,244.18 and 14,327.28 is: 19,771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.90 : 36,244.18 = 14,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.90/36,244.18 = 14,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.90x = 36,244.18 × 14,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.90x = 519,280,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,280,635.08/26,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.65

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