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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.99, 36,248.43 and 14,330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.99, 36,248.43 and 14,330.30 is: 19,775.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.99 : 36,248.43 = 14,330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.99/36,248.43 = 14,330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.99x = 36,248.43 × 14,330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.99x = 519,450,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,450,876.43/26,266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,775.81

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