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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.93, 36,246.96 and 14,329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.93, 36,246.96 and 14,329.23 is: 19,774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.93 : 36,246.96 = 14,329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.93/36,246.96 = 14,329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.93x = 36,246.96 × 14,329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.93x = 519,391,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,391,026.64/26,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.32

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