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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.20, 36,247.64 and 14,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.20, 36,247.64 and 14,329.82 is: 19,774.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.20 : 36,247.64 = 14,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.20/36,247.64 = 14,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.20x = 36,247.64 × 14,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.20x = 519,422,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,422,175.59/26,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.56

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