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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.11, 36,252.86 and 14,333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.11, 36,252.86 and 14,333.69 is: 19,780.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.11 : 36,252.86 = 14,333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.11/36,252.86 = 14,333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.11x = 36,252.86 × 14,333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.11x = 519,637,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,637,383.32/26,270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.56

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