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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.98, 36,249.99 and 14,331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.98, 36,249.99 and 14,331.46 is: 19,777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.98 : 36,249.99 = 14,331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.98/36,249.99 = 14,331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.98x = 36,249.99 × 14,331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.98x = 519,515,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,515,281.69/26,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.51

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