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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.28, 36,244.72 and 14,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.28, 36,244.72 and 14,327.64 is: 19,772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.28 : 36,244.72 = 14,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.28/36,244.72 = 14,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.28x = 36,244.72 × 14,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.28x = 519,301,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,301,300.06/26,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.15

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