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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.07, 36,250.05 and 14,331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.07, 36,250.05 and 14,331.65 is: 19,777.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.07 : 36,250.05 = 14,331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.07/36,250.05 = 14,331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.07x = 36,250.05 × 14,331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.07x = 519,523,029.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,523,029.08/26,268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.74

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