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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.15, 36,247.95 and 14,330.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.15, 36,247.95 and 14,330.49 is: 19,775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.15 : 36,247.95 = 14,330.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.15/36,247.95 = 14,330.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.15x = 36,247.95 × 14,330.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.15x = 519,450,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,450,802.81/26,267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,775.68

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