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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.64, 36,252.92 and 14,334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.64, 36,252.92 and 14,334.32 is: 19,781.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.64 : 36,252.92 = 14,334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.64/36,252.92 = 14,334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.64x = 36,252.92 × 14,334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.64x = 519,660,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,660,956.21/26,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.05

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