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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.65, 36,246.60 and 14,329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.65, 36,246.60 and 14,329.03 is: 19,774.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.65 : 36,246.60 = 14,329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.65/36,246.60 = 14,329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.65x = 36,246.60 × 14,329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.65x = 519,378,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,378,618.80/26,265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.06

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