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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.93, 36,249.73 and 14,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.93, 36,249.73 and 14,331.36 is: 19,777.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.93 : 36,249.73 = 14,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.93/36,249.73 = 14,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.93x = 36,249.73 × 14,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.93x = 519,508,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,508,030.64/26,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.27

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