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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.14, 36,252.57 and 14,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.14, 36,252.57 and 14,332.02 is: 19,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.14 : 36,252.57 = 14,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.14/36,252.57 = 14,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.14x = 36,252.57 × 14,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.14x = 519,572,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,572,558.29/26,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.82

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