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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.12, 36,250.26 and 14,331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.12, 36,250.26 and 14,331.49 is: 19,777.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.12 : 36,250.26 = 14,331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.12/36,250.26 = 14,331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.12x = 36,250.26 × 14,331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.12x = 519,520,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,520,238.69/26,268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.59

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