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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.71, 36,252.12 and 14,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.71, 36,252.12 and 14,333.04 is: 19,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.71 : 36,252.12 = 14,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.71/36,252.12 = 14,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.71x = 36,252.12 × 14,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.71x = 519,603,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,603,086.04/26,269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.55

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