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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.54, 36,246.11 and 14,328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.54, 36,246.11 and 14,328.62 is: 19,773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.54 : 36,246.11 = 14,328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.54/36,246.11 = 14,328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.54x = 36,246.11 × 14,328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.54x = 519,356,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,356,755.64/26,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.31

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