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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.43, 36,251.73 and 14,332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.43, 36,251.73 and 14,332.77 is: 19,779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.43 : 36,251.73 = 14,332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.43/36,251.73 = 14,332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.43x = 36,251.73 × 14,332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.43x = 519,587,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,587,708.19/26,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.18

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