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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.73, 36,252.35 and 14,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.73, 36,252.35 and 14,333.32 is: 19,780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.73 : 36,252.35 = 14,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.73/36,252.35 = 14,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.73x = 36,252.35 × 14,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.73x = 519,616,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,616,371.00/26,269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.04

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