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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.73, 36,253.73 and 14,334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.73, 36,253.73 and 14,334.32 is: 19,781.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.73 : 36,253.73 = 14,334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.73/36,253.73 = 14,334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.73x = 36,253.73 × 14,334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.73x = 519,672,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,672,567.01/26,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.43

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