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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.02, 36,252.73 and 14,333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.02, 36,252.73 and 14,333.63 is: 19,780.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.02 : 36,252.73 = 14,333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.02/36,252.73 = 14,333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.02x = 36,252.73 × 14,333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.02x = 519,633,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,633,054.96/26,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.46

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