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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.52, 36,251.45 and 14,332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.52, 36,251.45 and 14,332.55 is: 19,778.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.52 : 36,251.45 = 14,332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.52/36,251.45 = 14,332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.52x = 36,251.45 × 14,332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.52x = 519,575,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,575,520.52/26,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.65

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