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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.90, 36,244.23 and 14,328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.90, 36,244.23 and 14,328.14 is: 19,772.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.90 : 36,244.23 = 14,328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.90/36,244.23 = 14,328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.90x = 36,244.23 × 14,328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.90x = 519,312,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,312,401.63/26,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.11

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