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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.16, 36,247.29 and 14,329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.16, 36,247.29 and 14,329.53 is: 19,774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.16 : 36,247.29 = 14,329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.16/36,247.29 = 14,329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.16x = 36,247.29 × 14,329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.16x = 519,406,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,406,629.47/26,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.75

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