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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.34, 36,245.80 and 14,328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.34, 36,245.80 and 14,328.68 is: 19,773.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.34 : 36,245.80 = 14,328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.34/36,245.80 = 14,328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.34x = 36,245.80 × 14,328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.34x = 519,354,469.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,354,469.54/26,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.38

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