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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.93, 36,245.59 and 14,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.93, 36,245.59 and 14,328.24 is: 19,772.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.93 : 36,245.59 = 14,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.93/36,245.59 = 14,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.93x = 36,245.59 × 14,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.93x = 519,335,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,335,259.59/26,264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.96

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