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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.37, 36,246.44 and 14,328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.37, 36,246.44 and 14,328.76 is: 19,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.37 : 36,246.44 = 14,328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.37/36,246.44 = 14,328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.37x = 36,246.44 × 14,328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.37x = 519,366,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,366,539.61/26,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.81

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