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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.68, 36,250.70 and 14,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.68, 36,250.70 and 14,332.02 is: 19,778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.68 : 36,250.70 = 14,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.68/36,250.70 = 14,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.68x = 36,250.70 × 14,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.68x = 519,545,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,545,685.75/26,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.15

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