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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.09, 36,251.75 and 14,333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.09, 36,251.75 and 14,333.17 is: 19,779.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.09 : 36,251.75 = 14,333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.09/36,251.75 = 14,333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.09x = 36,251.75 × 14,333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.09x = 519,602,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,602,508.72/26,270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.24

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