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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.11, 36,251.33 and 14,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.11, 36,251.33 and 14,332.46 is: 19,778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.11 : 36,251.33 = 14,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.11/36,251.33 = 14,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.11x = 36,251.33 × 14,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.11x = 519,570,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,570,484.25/26,269.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.76

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