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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.70, 36,255.03 and 14,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.70, 36,255.03 and 14,334.24 is: 19,782.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.70 : 36,255.03 = 14,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.70/36,255.03 = 14,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.70x = 36,255.03 × 14,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.70x = 519,688,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,688,301.23/26,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,782.05

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