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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.28, 36,246.10 and 14,328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.28, 36,246.10 and 14,328.64 is: 19,773.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.28 : 36,246.10 = 14,328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.28/36,246.10 = 14,328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.28x = 36,246.10 × 14,328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.28x = 519,357,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,357,318.30/26,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.53

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