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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.54, 36,248.86 and 14,330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.54, 36,248.86 and 14,330.62 is: 19,776.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.54 : 36,248.86 = 14,330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.54/36,248.86 = 14,330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.54x = 36,248.86 × 14,330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.54x = 519,468,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,468,638.09/26,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.07

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