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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.70, 36,244.59 and 14,328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.70, 36,244.59 and 14,328.27 is: 19,772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.70 : 36,244.59 = 14,328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.70/36,244.59 = 14,328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.70x = 36,244.59 × 14,328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.70x = 519,322,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,322,271.56/26,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.63

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