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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.48, 36,252 and 14,333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.48, 36,252 and 14,333.07 is: 19,779.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.48 : 36,252 = 14,333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.48/36,252 = 14,333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.48x = 36,252 × 14,333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.48x = 519,602,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,602,272.38/26,269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.69

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