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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.26, 36,246.24 and 14,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.26, 36,246.24 and 14,328.50 is: 19,773.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.26 : 36,246.24 = 14,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.26/36,246.24 = 14,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.26x = 36,246.24 × 14,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.26x = 519,354,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,354,249.84/26,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.43

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