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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.22, 36,247.50 and 14,329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.22, 36,247.50 and 14,329.85 is: 19,774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.22 : 36,247.50 = 14,329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.22/36,247.50 = 14,329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.22x = 36,247.50 × 14,329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.22x = 519,421,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,421,056.64/26,267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.50

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