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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.57, 36,250.74 and 14,332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.57, 36,250.74 and 14,332.15 is: 19,778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.57 : 36,250.74 = 14,332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.57/36,250.74 = 14,332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.57x = 36,250.74 × 14,332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.57x = 519,551,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,551,043.29/26,268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.43

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