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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.51, 36,249.05 and 14,330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.51, 36,249.05 and 14,330.81 is: 19,776.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.51 : 36,249.05 = 14,330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.51/36,249.05 = 14,330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.51x = 36,249.05 × 14,330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.51x = 519,478,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,478,374.68/26,267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.46

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