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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.04, 36,246.80 and 14,329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.04, 36,246.80 and 14,329.13 is: 19,774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.04 : 36,246.80 = 14,329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.04/36,246.80 = 14,329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.04x = 36,246.80 × 14,329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.04x = 519,384,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,384,856.40/26,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.01

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