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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.62, 36,245.40 and 14,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.62, 36,245.40 and 14,328 is: 19,772.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.62 : 36,245.40 = 14,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.62/36,245.40 = 14,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.62x = 36,245.40 × 14,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.62x = 519,324,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,324,091.20/26,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.76

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