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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.57, 36,249.36 and 14,331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.57, 36,249.36 and 14,331.15 is: 19,777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.57 : 36,249.36 = 14,331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.57/36,249.36 = 14,331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.57x = 36,249.36 × 14,331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.57x = 519,495,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,495,015.56/26,267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.05

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