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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.03, 36,250.34 and 14,331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.03, 36,250.34 and 14,331.47 is: 19,777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.03 : 36,250.34 = 14,331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.03/36,250.34 = 14,331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.03x = 36,250.34 × 14,331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.03x = 519,520,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,520,407.29/26,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.67

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