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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.26, 36,249.56 and 14,331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.26, 36,249.56 and 14,331.68 is: 19,777.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.26 : 36,249.56 = 14,331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.26/36,249.56 = 14,331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.26x = 36,249.56 × 14,331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.26x = 519,517,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,517,094.06/26,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.37

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