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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.12, 36,244.72 and 14,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.12, 36,244.72 and 14,327.50 is: 19,772.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.12 : 36,244.72 = 14,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.12/36,244.72 = 14,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.12x = 36,244.72 × 14,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.12x = 519,296,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,296,225.80/26,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.08

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