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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.43, 36,253.85 and 14,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.43, 36,253.85 and 14,333.96 is: 19,781.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.43 : 36,253.85 = 14,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.43/36,253.85 = 14,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.43x = 36,253.85 × 14,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.43x = 519,661,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,661,375.65/26,270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.23

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