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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.06, 36,247.28 and 14,329.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.06, 36,247.28 and 14,329.65 is: 19,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.06 : 36,247.28 = 14,329.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.06/36,247.28 = 14,329.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.06x = 36,247.28 × 14,329.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.06x = 519,411,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,411,015.70/26,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.99

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