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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.82, 36,246.80 and 14,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.82, 36,246.80 and 14,329.14 is: 19,774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.82 : 36,246.80 = 14,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.82/36,246.80 = 14,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.82x = 36,246.80 × 14,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.82x = 519,385,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,385,471.75/26,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.20

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