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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.90, 36,242.85 and 14,327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.90, 36,242.85 and 14,327.14 is: 19,770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.90 : 36,242.85 = 14,327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.90/36,242.85 = 14,327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.90x = 36,242.85 × 14,327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.90x = 519,256,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,256,385.95/26,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.73

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