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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.62, 36,251.96 and 14,332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.62, 36,251.96 and 14,332.92 is: 19,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.62 : 36,251.96 = 14,332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.62/36,251.96 = 14,332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.62x = 36,251.96 × 14,332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.62x = 519,596,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,596,370.86/26,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.36

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