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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.17, 36,252.95 and 14,333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.17, 36,252.95 and 14,333.75 is: 19,780.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.17 : 36,252.95 = 14,333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.17/36,252.95 = 14,333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.17x = 36,252.95 × 14,333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.17x = 519,640,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,640,722.06/26,270.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.64

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