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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.69, 36,249.53 and 14,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.69, 36,249.53 and 14,330.32 is: 19,775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.69 : 36,249.53 = 14,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.69/36,249.53 = 14,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.69x = 36,249.53 × 14,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.69x = 519,467,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,467,202.47/26,267.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,775.90

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