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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.41, 36,247.57 and 14,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.41, 36,247.57 and 14,329.66 is: 19,774.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.41 : 36,247.57 = 14,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.41/36,247.57 = 14,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.41x = 36,247.57 × 14,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.41x = 519,415,363.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,415,363.41/26,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.89

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