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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.98, 36,248.61 and 14,330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.98, 36,248.61 and 14,330.46 is: 19,776.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.98 : 36,248.61 = 14,330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.98/36,248.61 = 14,330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.98x = 36,248.61 × 14,330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.98x = 519,459,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,459,255.66/26,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.13

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