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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.86, 36,252.52 and 14,333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.86, 36,252.52 and 14,333.45 is: 19,780.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.86 : 36,252.52 = 14,333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.86/36,252.52 = 14,333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.86x = 36,252.52 × 14,333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.86x = 519,623,501.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,623,501.53/26,269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.22

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