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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.57, 36,252.12 and 14,333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.57, 36,252.12 and 14,333.15 is: 19,779.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.57 : 36,252.12 = 14,333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.57/36,252.12 = 14,333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.57x = 36,252.12 × 14,333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.57x = 519,607,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,607,073.78/26,269.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.81

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