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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.54, 36,251.43 and 14,333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.54, 36,251.43 and 14,333.63 is: 19,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.54 : 36,251.43 = 14,333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.54/36,251.43 = 14,333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.54x = 36,251.43 × 14,333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.54x = 519,614,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,614,403.33/26,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.36

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