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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.78, 36,256.71 and 14,630.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.78, 36,256.71 and 14,630.17 is: 20,191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.78 : 36,256.71 = 14,630.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.78/36,256.71 = 14,630.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.78x = 36,256.71 × 14,630.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.78x = 530,441,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,441,863.14/26,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.32

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