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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.58, 36,389.76 and 14,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.58, 36,389.76 and 14,269.80 is: 19,692.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.58 : 36,389.76 = 14,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.58/36,389.76 = 14,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.58x = 36,389.76 × 14,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.58x = 519,274,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,274,597.25/26,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.18

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