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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.54, 36,245.57 and 14,328.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.54, 36,245.57 and 14,328.31 is: 19,773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.54 : 36,245.57 = 14,328.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.54/36,245.57 = 14,328.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.54x = 36,245.57 × 14,328.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.54x = 519,337,763.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,337,763.09/26,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.34

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