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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.97, 36,252.26 and 14,333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.97, 36,252.26 and 14,333.05 is: 19,779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.97 : 36,252.26 = 14,333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.97/36,252.26 = 14,333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.97x = 36,252.26 × 14,333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.97x = 519,605,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,605,482.59/26,269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.45

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