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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.60, 36,251.19 and 14,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.60, 36,251.19 and 14,332.26 is: 19,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.60 : 36,251.19 = 14,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.60/36,251.19 = 14,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.60x = 36,251.19 × 14,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.60x = 519,561,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,561,480.39/26,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.80

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