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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.88, 36,248.51 and 14,330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.88, 36,248.51 and 14,330.42 is: 19,776.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.88 : 36,248.51 = 14,330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.88/36,248.51 = 14,330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.88x = 36,248.51 × 14,330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.88x = 519,456,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,456,363.19/26,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.09

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