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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.52, 36,253.18 and 14,333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.52, 36,253.18 and 14,333.75 is: 19,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.52 : 36,253.18 = 14,333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.52/36,253.18 = 14,333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.52x = 36,253.18 × 14,333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.52x = 519,644,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,644,018.83/26,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.50

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