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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.25, 36,246.69 and 14,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.25, 36,246.69 and 14,329.72 is: 19,775.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.25 : 36,246.69 = 14,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.25/36,246.69 = 14,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.25x = 36,246.69 × 14,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.25x = 519,404,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,404,918.63/26,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,775.37

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