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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.15, 36,245.48 and 14,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.15, 36,245.48 and 14,328.50 is: 19,773.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.15 : 36,245.48 = 14,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.15/36,245.48 = 14,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.15x = 36,245.48 × 14,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.15x = 519,343,107.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,343,107.31/26,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.09

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