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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.73, 36,247.95 and 14,330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.73, 36,247.95 and 14,330.70 is: 19,776.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.73 : 36,247.95 = 14,330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.73/36,247.95 = 14,330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.73x = 36,247.95 × 14,330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.73x = 519,458,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,458,497.07/26,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.29

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