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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.05, 36,244.33 and 14,327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.05, 36,244.33 and 14,327.39 is: 19,771.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.05 : 36,244.33 = 14,327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.05/36,244.33 = 14,327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.05x = 36,244.33 × 14,327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.05x = 519,286,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,286,651.20/26,264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.77

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