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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.84, 36,246.90 and 14,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.84, 36,246.90 and 14,329.60 is: 19,774.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.84 : 36,246.90 = 14,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.84/36,246.90 = 14,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.84x = 36,246.90 × 14,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.84x = 519,403,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,403,578.24/26,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.12

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