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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.80, 36,245.91 and 14,328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.80, 36,245.91 and 14,328.55 is: 19,773.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.80 : 36,245.91 = 14,328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.80/36,245.91 = 14,328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.80x = 36,245.91 × 14,328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.80x = 519,351,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,351,333.73/26,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.66

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