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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.02, 36,251.12 and 14,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.02, 36,251.12 and 14,332.32 is: 19,778.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.02 : 36,251.12 = 14,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.02/36,251.12 = 14,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.02x = 36,251.12 × 14,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.02x = 519,562,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,562,580.54/26,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.53

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