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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.46, 36,252.74 and 14,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.46, 36,252.74 and 14,333.50 is: 19,779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.46 : 36,252.74 = 14,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.46/36,252.74 = 14,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.46x = 36,252.74 × 14,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.46x = 519,628,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,628,648.79/26,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.96

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