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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.16, 36,253.29 and 14,333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.16, 36,253.29 and 14,333.59 is: 19,780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.16 : 36,253.29 = 14,333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.16/36,253.29 = 14,333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.16x = 36,253.29 × 14,333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.16x = 519,639,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,639,795.01/26,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.61

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