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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.72, 36,245.90 and 14,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.72, 36,245.90 and 14,329.24 is: 19,773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.72 : 36,245.90 = 14,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.72/36,245.90 = 14,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.72x = 36,245.90 × 14,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.72x = 519,376,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,376,200.12/26,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.92

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