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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.40, 36,249.33 and 14,331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.40, 36,249.33 and 14,331.43 is: 19,776.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.40 : 36,249.33 = 14,331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.40/36,249.33 = 14,331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.40x = 36,249.33 × 14,331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.40x = 519,504,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,504,735.44/26,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.79

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