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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.32, 36,245.55 and 14,328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.32, 36,245.55 and 14,328.34 is: 19,773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.32 : 36,245.55 = 14,328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.32/36,245.55 = 14,328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.32x = 36,245.55 × 14,328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.32x = 519,338,563.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,338,563.89/26,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.54

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