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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.91, 36,249.63 and 14,331.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.91, 36,249.63 and 14,331.17 is: 19,776.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.91 : 36,249.63 = 14,331.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.91/36,249.63 = 14,331.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.91x = 36,249.63 × 14,331.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.91x = 519,499,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,499,428.72/26,267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.96

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