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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.90, 36,244.44 and 14,327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.90, 36,244.44 and 14,327.48 is: 19,772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.90 : 36,244.44 = 14,327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.90/36,244.44 = 14,327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.90x = 36,244.44 × 14,327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.90x = 519,291,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,291,489.21/26,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.06

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