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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.52, 36,251.80 and 14,332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.52, 36,251.80 and 14,332.75 is: 19,779.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.52 : 36,251.80 = 14,332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.52/36,251.80 = 14,332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.52x = 36,251.80 × 14,332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.52x = 519,587,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,587,940.61/26,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.12

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