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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.43, 36,244.89 and 14,327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.43, 36,244.89 and 14,327.74 is: 19,772.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.43 : 36,244.89 = 14,327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.43/36,244.89 = 14,327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.43x = 36,244.89 × 14,327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.43x = 519,307,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,307,241.97/26,264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.27

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