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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.04, 36,250.93 and 14,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.04, 36,250.93 and 14,332.12 is: 19,778.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.04 : 36,250.93 = 14,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.04/36,250.93 = 14,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.04x = 36,250.93 × 14,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.04x = 519,552,678.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,552,678.87/26,269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.14

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