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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.25, 36,251.75 and 14,332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.25, 36,251.75 and 14,332.68 is: 19,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.25 : 36,251.75 = 14,332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.25/36,251.75 = 14,332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.25x = 36,251.75 × 14,332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.25x = 519,584,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,584,768.02/26,269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.20

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