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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.25, 36,246.05 and 14,328.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.25, 36,246.05 and 14,328.63 is: 19,773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.25 : 36,246.05 = 14,328.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.25/36,246.05 = 14,328.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.25x = 36,246.05 × 14,328.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.25x = 519,356,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,356,239.41/26,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.51

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