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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.50, 36,251.85 and 14,332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.50, 36,251.85 and 14,332.83 is: 19,779.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.50 : 36,251.85 = 14,332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.50/36,251.85 = 14,332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.50x = 36,251.85 × 14,332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.50x = 519,591,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,591,603.24/26,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.27

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