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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.58, 36,247.41 and 14,329.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.58, 36,247.41 and 14,329.57 is: 19,775.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.58 : 36,247.41 = 14,329.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.58/36,247.41 = 14,329.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.58x = 36,247.41 × 14,329.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.58x = 519,409,798.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,409,798.91/26,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,775.30

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