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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.40, 36,244.87 and 14,327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.40, 36,244.87 and 14,327.79 is: 19,772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.40 : 36,244.87 = 14,327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.40/36,244.87 = 14,327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.40x = 36,244.87 × 14,327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.40x = 519,308,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,308,704.71/26,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.34

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