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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.70, 36,245.97 and 14,329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.70, 36,245.97 and 14,329.27 is: 19,774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.70 : 36,245.97 = 14,329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.70/36,245.97 = 14,329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.70x = 36,245.97 × 14,329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.70x = 519,378,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,378,290.54/26,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.01

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