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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.65, 36,245.22 and 14,328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.65, 36,245.22 and 14,328.03 is: 19,772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.65 : 36,245.22 = 14,328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.65/36,245.22 = 14,328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.65x = 36,245.22 × 14,328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.65x = 519,322,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,322,599.52/26,264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.68

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