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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.69, 36,245.97 and 14,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.69, 36,245.97 and 14,329.26 is: 19,774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.69 : 36,245.97 = 14,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.69/36,245.97 = 14,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.69x = 36,245.97 × 14,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.69x = 519,377,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,377,928.08/26,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.01

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