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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.23, 36,247.68 and 14,329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.23, 36,247.68 and 14,329.53 is: 19,774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.23 : 36,247.68 = 14,329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.23/36,247.68 = 14,329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.23x = 36,247.68 × 14,329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.23x = 519,412,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,412,217.99/26,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.91

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