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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.30, 36,249.98 and 14,331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.30, 36,249.98 and 14,331.38 is: 19,777.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.30 : 36,249.98 = 14,331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.30/36,249.98 = 14,331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.30x = 36,249.98 × 14,331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.30x = 519,512,269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,512,269.99/26,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.16

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