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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.21, 36,245.93 and 14,328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.21, 36,245.93 and 14,328.54 is: 19,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.21 : 36,245.93 = 14,328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.21/36,245.93 = 14,328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.21x = 36,245.93 × 14,328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.21x = 519,351,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,351,186.20/26,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.35

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