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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.92, 36,252.38 and 14,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.92, 36,252.38 and 14,333.16 is: 19,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.92 : 36,252.38 = 14,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.92/36,252.38 = 14,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.92x = 36,252.38 × 14,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.92x = 519,611,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,611,162.92/26,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.70

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