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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.55, 36,253.35 and 14,333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.55, 36,253.35 and 14,333.99 is: 19,780.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.55 : 36,253.35 = 14,333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.55/36,253.35 = 14,333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.55x = 36,253.35 × 14,333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.55x = 519,654,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,654,975.10/26,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.89

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