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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.43, 36,245.64 and 14,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.43, 36,245.64 and 14,329 is: 19,773.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.43 : 36,245.64 = 14,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.43/36,245.64 = 14,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.43x = 36,245.64 × 14,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.43x = 519,363,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,363,775.56/26,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.66

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